Best Schools in Thomson, MN
Thomson, MN has 7 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,985 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Thomson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thomson, MN
The top high schools in Thomson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esko Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
2. Wrenshall Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
3. Carlton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Nla-carlton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thomson, MN
The top elementary schools in Thomson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winterquist Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esko Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
2. Wrenshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students
3. South Terrace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 167 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thomson, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thomson, MN has a total population of 452 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thomson, 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 Thomson, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thomson, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thomson, 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 Thomson, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thomson, MN
How many schools are in Thomson, MN?
Thomson, MN has 7 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,985 students in total.
How do schools in Thomson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Thomson score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Thomson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thomson?
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: 42%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations