Best Schools in Ward Springs, MN
Ward Springs, MN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,394 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Ward Springs exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward Springs, MN
The top high schools in Ward Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
2. Sauk Centre Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
3. Long Prairie-grey Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Prairie-grey Eagle School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward Springs, MN
The top middle schools in Ward Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sauk Centre Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
2. Melrose Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward Springs, MN
The top elementary schools in Ward Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melrose Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
2. Sauk Centre Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
3. Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Prairie-grey Eagle School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 500 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ward Springs, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ward Springs, MN has a total population of 668 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ward Springs, 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 Ward Springs, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward Springs, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ward Springs, 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 Ward Springs, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward Springs, MN
How many schools are in Ward Springs, MN?
Ward Springs, MN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,394 students in total.
How do schools in Ward Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ward Springs score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Ward Springs exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward Springs?
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: 43%
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