Best Schools in Pope County, MN
Pope County, MN has a total of 27 schools including 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 9,512 students attend Pope County, MN schools. On average, schools in Pope County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Pope County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Pope County, MN
Pope County, MN has 10 high schools with 4,408 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pope County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pope County meet expectations.
1. Alexandria Area High School
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Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
2. Hancock Sec.
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Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Sauk Centre Secondary
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
4. West Central Area Secondary
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West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
5. Morris Area Secondary
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Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
6. Osakis Secondary
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Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
7. Minnewaska Secondary
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Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students
8. Benson Secondary
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Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
9. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.
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Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pope County, MN
Pope County, MN has 4 middle schools with 1,644 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pope County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pope County meet expectations.
1. Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
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Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 292 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
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Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students
3. Wca Middle School
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West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
4. Minnewaska Area Junior High
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Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pope County, MN
Pope County, MN has 12 elementary schools with 3,418 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pope County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pope County exceed expectations.
1. Osakis Elementary
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Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
2. Minnewaska Area Elementary
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Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students
3. Hancock Elementary
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Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
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Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
5. Glacial Hills Elementary
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Glacial Hills Elementary • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 93 Students
6. Morris Area Elementary
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Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 553 Students
7. West Central Area S. El.
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West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
8. Northside Elementary
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Benson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
9. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary
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Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
10. Sauk Centre Elementary
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pope County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pope County, MN has a total population of 11,308 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pope 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 Pope County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pope County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pope 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 Pope County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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