Best Schools in Todd County, MN
Todd County, MN has 33 public schools (12 high, 5 middle, 16 elementary) serving 10,245 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Todd County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Todd County, MN
The top high schools in Todd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Staples-motley Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Upsala Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Upsala Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 160 Students
4. Osakis Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
5. Browerville Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Browerville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 277 Students
6. Sauk Centre Secondary
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
7. Little Falls Senior High
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
8. Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
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Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
9. Swanville Secondary
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Swanville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
10. Bertha Secondary
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Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Todd County, MN
The top middle schools in Todd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
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Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students
2. Sauk Centre Middle
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
3. Motley-staples Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
4. Melrose Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Community Middle
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Todd County, MN
The top elementary schools in Todd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osakis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
2. Bertha Elementary
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Bertha-hewitt Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
3. St Mary Of Mt. Carmel School
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St Mary Of Mt. Carmel School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 113 Students
4. Staples-motley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
5. Upsala Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Upsala Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 171 Students
6. Melrose Elementary
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Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
7. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
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Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
8. Sauk Centre Elementary
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Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
9. Verndale Elementary
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Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
10. Browerville Elementary
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Browerville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Todd County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Todd County, MN has a total population of 25,262 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Todd 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 Todd County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Todd County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Todd 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 Todd County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Todd County, MN
How many schools are in Todd County, MN?
Todd County, MN has 33 public schools: 12 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 10,245 students in total.
How do schools in Todd County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Todd County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Todd County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Todd 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: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Todd County
4 places in Todd County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Staples (3)
- Bertha (2)
- Browerville (2)
- Long Prairie (2)
School districts (1)
- Staples-Motley School District (3 schools)