For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,177 students in Lac Qui Parle County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN are Stevens Elementary School, Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lac Qui Parle 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 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lac Qui Parle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Lac Qui Parle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-4590
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-4590
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 4th St
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Grades: PK-4
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Grades: 5-6
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Lac Qui Parle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
522 1st Street
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rr1 Box 1
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN include Stevens Elementary School, Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County?
5 public schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lac Qui Parle County?
Lac Qui Parle County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lac Qui Parle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lac Qui Parle County include: Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary, Dawson-boyd Secondary vs. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary, Dawson-boyd Secondary vs. Stevens Elementary School
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