For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 623 students in Grant County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, MN are West Central Area N. Elementary School, Wca Middle School and Ashby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Wca Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Herman Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, MN include West Central Area N. Elementary School, Wca Middle School and Ashby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grant County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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