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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Morrison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,183 students in Morrison County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 446 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Morrison County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morrison County, MN are Pioneer Elementary School, Royalton Elementary School and Royalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrison County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Morrison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Morrison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
66 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Royalton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
119 N Driftwood
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Royalton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Win-elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Win-middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: 6-9 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 9th St Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Gr: 3-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Knight Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
504 E Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Upsala Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Healy Secondary
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: 7-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Swanville Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Win-high School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Upsala Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Royalton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Little Falls Continuing Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Little Falls Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Community Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 1st Ave Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 6th St Sw
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Swanville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid State Educational Dist Steps Trans. Prog
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: 12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Msed Birth To 3
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Msed Paes Lab
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-2003
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pierz Alternative Program
Alternative School
112 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royalton Public Schools Early Child
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4248
Gr: PK-K | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Program
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Morrison County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Morrison County, MN include Pioneer Elementary School, Royalton Elementary School and Royalton High School.
How many public schools are located in Morrison County?
23 public schools are located in Morrison County.
What percentage of students in Morrison County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Morrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morrison County?
Morrison 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).
Which public schools in Morrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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