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Best Public Elementary Schools in Norman County (2026)
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Best Norman County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 816 students in Norman County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norman County, MN are Ada-borup-west Elementary School, Ada-borup-west Secondary and Norman County East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norman County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norman County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Norman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada-borup-west Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ada-borup-west Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Norman County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Norman County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norman County, MN include Ada-borup-west Elementary School, Ada-borup-west Secondary and Norman County East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norman County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Norman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norman County?
Norman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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