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Best Douglas County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 5,755 students in Douglas County, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 453 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, MN are Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Osakis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 Sanstead St E
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Evansville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(320) 834-4084
Gr: 2-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 3rd St W
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 3rd St W
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Alexandria Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Brandon-evansville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 3rd St W
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
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, MN include Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Osakis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
19 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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