For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,003 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN are New London-spicer Senior, Prairie Lakes Education Center and Swwc Elc - Willmar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Kandiyohi County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New London-spicer Senior, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kandiyohi County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New London-spicer Senior
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Willmar Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dream Technical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
New London Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
101 4th Avenue Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Kandiyohi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acgc Alp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
309 Day St
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Prinsburg (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 297
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-4721
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-4721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include New London-spicer Senior, Prairie Lakes Education Center and Swwc Elc - Willmar.
How many public high schools are located in Kandiyohi County?
10 public high schools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?
Kandiyohi County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kandiyohi County include: Willmar Senior High School vs. New London-spicer Senior, New London-spicer Senior vs. Willmar Senior High School, Lake Park School vs. Lakeview School
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