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Best Meeker County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,343 students in Meeker County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 90 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Meeker County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Meeker County, MN are Dassel Elementary School, Eden Valley Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meeker County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Meeker County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Meeker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Eden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Stearns Ave E
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Gr: 5-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Wings Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1326 E Ripley St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Lake Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 W Pleasure Dr
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Gr: K-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27250 Minnesota Hwy 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Gr: 5-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Eden Valley Secondary
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
298 Brooks St N
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
A.c.g.c. Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27250 Minnesota Highway 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Swwc Elc - Cosmos
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N Saturn Ste A
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Eden Valley-watkins Alp
Alternative School
298 Brooks St N
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Area Learning Program
Alternative School
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Special Education School
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Gr: PK | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Watkins Elementary School
161 School Ave
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Meeker County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Meeker County, MN include Dassel Elementary School, Eden Valley Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Meeker County?
14 public schools are located in Meeker County.
What percentage of students in Meeker County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Meeker County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meeker County?
Meeker County public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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