For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,258 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN (there are , serving 60 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN are Canby Elementary School, E.c.h.o. Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Yellow Medicine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
E.c.h.o. Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: K-6
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canby Learning Center Credit Recov
Alternative School
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarkfield Area Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
301 13th St
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1204 11th Ave., Box 338
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
1204 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN include Canby Elementary School, E.c.h.o. Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yellow Medicine County?
7 public schools are located in Yellow Medicine County.
What percentage of students in Yellow Medicine County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Yellow Medicine County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County public schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Yellow Medicine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yellow Medicine County include: Yellow Medicine East Secondary vs. Canby Secondary
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