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Best Schools in Paynesville, MN
Paynesville, MN has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,173 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Paynesville exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paynesville, MN
The top high schools in Paynesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Albany Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
3. Eden Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 458 Students
4. A.c.g.c. Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 379 Students
5. Paynesville Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paynesville, MN
The top middle schools in Paynesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 128 Students
3. Melrose Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paynesville, MN
The top elementary schools in Paynesville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eden Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Paynesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
3. Avon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
4. A.c.g.c. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
5. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paynesville, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paynesville, MN has a total population of 4,472 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paynesville, 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 Paynesville, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paynesville, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paynesville, 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 Paynesville, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paynesville, MN
How many schools are in Paynesville, MN?
Paynesville, MN has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,173 students in total.
How do schools in Paynesville perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Paynesville score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Paynesville exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paynesville?
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: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Paynesville
2 of 2 schools in Paynesville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Paynesville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.