For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 135 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Douglas County, MN is Kalon Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Gr: 8-9
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, MN include Kalon Prep Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Douglas County?
1 public charter schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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