Best Schools in Wilder, MN
Wilder, MN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,554 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Wilder exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilder, MN
The top high schools in Wilder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
3. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wilder, MN
The top middle schools in Wilder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
2. Windom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilder, MN
The top elementary schools in Wilder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
2. Windom Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
3. Pleasantview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
4. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilder, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilder, MN has a total population of 341 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilder, 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 Wilder, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilder, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilder, 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 Wilder, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilder, MN
How many schools are in Wilder, MN?
Wilder, MN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,554 students in total.
How do schools in Wilder perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wilder score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Wilder exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilder?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Wilder, MN
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations