Best Schools in Nelson, MN
Nelson, MN has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,597 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Nelson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson, MN
The top high schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexandria Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
2. Osakis Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson, MN
The top middle schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, MN
The top elementary schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
2. Osakis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
3. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, MN has a total population of 828 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nelson, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson, MN
How many schools are in Nelson, MN?
Nelson, MN has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,597 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Nelson score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Nelson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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