For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 825 students in Big Stone County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Big Stone County, MN are Knoll Elementary School, Pre-k - 5th Grade Building and 6-12th Grade Building. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Big Stone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Stone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6181
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6181
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Big Stone Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #55.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #66.
Ortonville Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
26051 Big Stone Colony Road
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Big Stone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Box 189
Beardsley, MN 56211
(320) 265-6966
Beardsley, MN 56211
(320) 265-6966
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Stone County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Big Stone County, MN include Knoll Elementary School, Pre-k - 5th Grade Building and 6-12th Grade Building.
How many public schools are located in Big Stone County?
8 public schools are located in Big Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone County?
Big Stone County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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