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Best Kandiyohi County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,265 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kandiyohi County, MN are Prairie Woods Elementary School, New London-spicer Middle School and A.c.g.c. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kandiyohi County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
New London-spicer Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1808 Civic Center Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Swwc Elc - New London
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17530 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 262-5477
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Willmar Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include Prairie Woods Elementary School, New London-spicer Middle School and A.c.g.c. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kandiyohi County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?
Kandiyohi County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?

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