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Best Clay County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 7,928 students in Clay County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6844
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Ulen-hitterdal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6967
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Gr: K-4 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Gr: K-4 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 24th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-4 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: K-6
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 2,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Elementary School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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