For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,057 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MN are Kalon Prep Academy, Runestone Alternative School and Alexandria Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Douglas County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexandria Area High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Alexandria Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Brandon-evansville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 3rd St W
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeway Career Academy
Alternative School
5398 S Broadway St, Ste 3
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MN include Kalon Prep Academy, Runestone Alternative School and Alexandria Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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