For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,162 students in Hawley, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Hawley, MN are Hawley Elementary School, Hawley Secondary and Spring Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawley, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hawley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Hawley, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hawley, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Hawley, MN include Hawley Elementary School, Hawley Secondary and Spring Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawley?
6 public schools are located in Hawley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawley?
Hawley public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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