Best Schools in Polk County, MN
Polk County, MN has 29 public schools (11 high, 1 middle, 14 elementary) serving 7,568 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Polk County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk County, MN
The top high schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Fosston Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fosston Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 278 Students
3. Win-e-mac Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Win-e-mac School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 205 Students
4. Red Lake County Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lake County Central Public Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Fertile-beltrami Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fertile-beltrami School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
6. Crookston Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crookston Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
7. East Grand Forks Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
East Grand Forks Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
8. Warren-alvarado-oslo Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Warren-alvarado-oslo School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students
9. Fisher Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Fisher Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 92 Students
10. Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearbrook-gonvick School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, MN
The top middle schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Grand Forks Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, MN
The top elementary schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fertile-beltrami Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fertile-beltrami School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
2. J.a. Hughes Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Warren Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Warren-alvarado-oslo School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
4. Win-e-mac Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Win-e-mac School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
5. Magelssen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fosston Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
6. Highland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Crookston Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
7. Red Lake County Central Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lake County Central Public Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
8. Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Clearbrook-gonvick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
9. South Point Elementary
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East Grand Forks Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 433 Students
10. Fisher Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fisher Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, MN has a total population of 31,192 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, 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 Polk County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, 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 Polk County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk County, MN
How many schools are in Polk County, MN?
Polk County, MN has 29 public schools: 11 high schools, 1 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 7,568 students in total.
How do schools in Polk County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Polk County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Polk County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polk County?
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: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Polk County
7 places in Polk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (2)
- Crookston Public School District (4 schools)
- East Grand Forks Public Schools (4 schools)