For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 5,410 students in Morrison County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 435 private students). 93% 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 High School and Royalton Elementary 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 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Morrison County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morrison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Royalton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Royalton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 N Driftwood
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Win-elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: K-5
| 7 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Win-middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: 6-9
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
Upsala Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2175
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2175
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #77.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 9th St Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Royalton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4240
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #99.
Win-high School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1010.
Molly Creek Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Swanville Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #1212.
Knight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #1313.
Healy Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Grades: 7-12
| 642 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Little Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Upsala Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2176
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2176
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #1616.
Little Falls Continuing Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14800 Riverwood Drive
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #1717.
Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 1st Ave Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 6th St Sw
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Swanville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pierz Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
112 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Royalton Public Schools Early Child
Magnet School
120 S Hawthorn Street
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Morrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
132 1st Ave S
Motley, MN 56466
(218) 352-6315
Motley, MN 56466
(218) 352-6315
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
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 High School and Royalton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morrison County?
25 public schools are located in Morrison County.
What percentage of students in Morrison County go to public school?
93% 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morrison County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Lindbergh Elementary School, Lindbergh Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Knight Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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