For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,016 students in Crookston, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crookston, MN are Highland Elementary School and Crookston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crookston, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crookston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crookston, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Gr: 1-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Crookston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Minority enrollment: 19%
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crookston, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crookston, MN include Highland Elementary School and Crookston Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crookston?
3 public elementary schools are located in Crookston.
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston?
Crookston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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