Best Schools in Potsdam, MN
Potsdam, MN has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,748 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Potsdam meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Potsdam, MN
The top high schools in Potsdam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Century Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1698 Students
2. Plainview-elgin-millville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
Best Middle Schools in Potsdam, MN
The top middle schools in Potsdam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 352 Students
2. Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 240 Students
3. Dakota Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Potsdam, MN
The top elementary schools in Potsdam, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 437 Students
2. Gage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Potsdam, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Potsdam, MN has a total population of 254 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Potsdam, 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 Potsdam, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Potsdam, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Potsdam, 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 Potsdam, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Potsdam, MN
How many schools are in Potsdam, MN?
Potsdam, MN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,748 students in total.
How do schools in Potsdam perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Potsdam score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Potsdam meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Potsdam?
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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