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Best Schools in Nerstrand, MN
Nerstrand, MN has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,432 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Nerstrand exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nerstrand, MN
The top high schools in Nerstrand, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northfield Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
2. Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Faribault Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nerstrand, MN
The top middle schools in Nerstrand, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Kenyon-wanamingo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 208 Students
3. Faribault Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nerstrand, MN
The top elementary schools in Nerstrand, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
2. Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
3. Nerstrand Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Nerstrand Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 101 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nerstrand, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nerstrand, MN has a total population of 1,016 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nerstrand, 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 Nerstrand, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nerstrand, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nerstrand, 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 Nerstrand, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nerstrand, MN
How many schools are in Nerstrand, MN?
Nerstrand, MN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,432 students in total.
How do schools in Nerstrand perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Nerstrand score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Nerstrand exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nerstrand?
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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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Nerstrand
1 of 1 schools in Nerstrand carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Nerstrand. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.