Best Schools in Sandstone, MN
Sandstone, MN has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,716 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Sandstone exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandstone, MN
The top high schools in Sandstone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Central Senior Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 323 Students
2. Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 448 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandstone, MN
The top elementary schools in Sandstone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Finlayson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 52 Students
2. East Central Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students
3. Hinckley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandstone, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandstone, MN has a total population of 3,678 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandstone, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandstone, 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 Sandstone, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandstone, MN
How many schools are in Sandstone, MN?
Sandstone, MN has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,716 students in total.
How do schools in Sandstone perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Sandstone score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Sandstone exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandstone?
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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- Projected: 39%
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