For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 701 students in Slayton, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Slayton, MN are West Elementary School and Murray County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slayton, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Slayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Slayton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Slayton, Minnesota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Slayton, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Slayton, MN include West Elementary School and Murray County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Slayton?
4 public schools are located in Slayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Slayton?
Slayton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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