For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 984 students in Long Prairie, MN (there are , serving 150 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Long Prairie, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Long Prairie, MN are Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School and Long Prairie-grey Eagle Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Prairie, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Long Prairie have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Long Prairie, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd St S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Long Prairie-grey Eagle Secondary
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 9th St Ne
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Long Prairie, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 2nd St South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2194
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Long Prairie, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Long Prairie, MN include Long Prairie-grey Eagle Elementary School and Long Prairie-grey Eagle Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Long Prairie?
2 public schools are located in Long Prairie.
What percentage of students in Long Prairie go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Long Prairie are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Long Prairie?
Long Prairie public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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