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Best Grant County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,048 students in Grant County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grant County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, MN are West Central Area N. Elementary School, Ashby Elementary School and Wca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wca Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
West Central Area Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Ashby Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Herman-norcross High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Herman-norcross Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, MN include West Central Area N. Elementary School, Ashby Elementary School and Wca Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
8 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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