Best Schools in Pope County, MN
Pope County, MN has 27 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,653 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Pope County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pope County, MN
The top high schools in Pope County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students
2. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
3. Morris Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
4. Alexandria Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
5. Minnewaska Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students
6. Osakis Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
7. Sauk Centre Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
8. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
9. Benson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pope County, MN
The top middle schools in Pope County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 292 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students
3. Minnewaska Area Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students
4. Sauk Centre Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
5. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pope County, MN
The top elementary schools in Pope County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
2. Minnewaska Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students
3. Glacial Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glacial Hills Elementary • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 93 Students
4. West Central Area S. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
5. Osakis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
7. Morris Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 553 Students
8. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
9. Sauk Centre Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
10. Northside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 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.
Questions About Schools in Pope County, MN
How many schools are in Pope County, MN?
Pope County, MN has 27 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,653 students in total.
How do schools in Pope County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Pope County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Pope County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pope 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: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pope County
2 places in Pope County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Minnewaska School District (6 schools)