For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,052 students in New London, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New London, MN are Prairie Woods Elementary School and New London-spicer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in New London have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New London, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: PK-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
New London-spicer Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
New London, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New London, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New London, MN include Prairie Woods Elementary School and New London-spicer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New London?
2 public elementary schools are located in New London.
What is the racial composition of students in New London?
New London public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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