For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 499 students in Adams, MN (there are , serving 110 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Adams, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams, MN are Southland Middle School, Southland Senior High School and Southland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Adams have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Adams, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Southland Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Adams, MN include Southland Middle School, Southland Senior High School and Southland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Adams?
3 public schools are located in Adams.
What percentage of students in Adams go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Adams are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams?
Adams public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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