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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Minnesota (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Minnesota are River Bend Area Learning Center, A.
G. A. P. E. Teen Parent and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 780 1,125 Avg. Improved Rank: 957

Most Improved Public High Schools in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1125
(from 1,798 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Rank: #22.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1115
(from 1,788 to 673)
Grades: 5-12
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1097
(from 1,140 to 43)
Grades: 9-12
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5970
Rank: #44.
Isd 728 Focus/journey
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1086
(from 1,759 to 673)
Grades: 2-12
948 Proctor Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Rank: #55.
Washburn High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1083
(from 1,590 to 507)
Grades: 9-12
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Rank: #66.
Central High Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1077
(from 1,750 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #77.
Crow River Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1059
(from 1,732 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,710 to 673)
Grades: 5-12
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,710 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
West Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,710 to 673)
Grades: 6-12
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-7836
Rank: #1111.
Wright Technical Center Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1005
(from 1,678 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
1405 3rd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-2200
Rank: #1212.
Greenway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1003
(from 1,435 to 432)
Grades: 9-12
308 Roosevelt St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Harbor City International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +990
(from 1,211 to 221)
Grades: 9-12
332 W Michigan Street Ste 300
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-7574
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Integrated Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +990
(from 1,624 to 634)
Grades: 9-12
11 Peavey Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6200
Rank: #1515.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +979
(from 1,652 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Rank: #1616.
Highland Park Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +963
(from 1,513 to 550)
Grades: 9-12
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Rank: #1717.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +956
(from 1,184 to 228)
Grades: 9-12
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Arrowhead Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 4-12
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 625-6766
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
3109 50th St E
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 333-1614
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8000
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +919
(from 1,592 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
15870 Fish Point Rd Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0843
Rank: #2525.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +906
(from 1,514 to 608)
Grades: 7-12
5624 Highway 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +902
(from 1,523 to 621)
Grades: 9-12
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mesabi Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +902
(from 1,575 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Rank: #2828.
Waseca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,569 to 673)
Grades: 7-12
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Rank: #2929.
Rtr Secondary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +866
(from 1,211 to 345)
Grades: 6-12
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Rank: #3030.
Hancock Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +859
(from 1,172 to 313)
Grades: 7-12
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hastings Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +847
(from 1,520 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +847
(from 1,520 to 673)
Grades: 9-12
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Rank: #3333.
East Grand Forks Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +827
(from 1,435 to 608)
Grades: 9-12
1420 4th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
Rank: #3434.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +798
(from 1,295 to 497)
Grades: 6-12
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Rank: #3535.
Rogers Senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +780
(from 919 to 139)
Grades: 9-12
21000 141st Ave
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 274-3140
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