For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 603 students in Granite Falls, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Granite Falls, MN are Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite Falls, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Granite Falls have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Granite Falls, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Granite Falls, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 elementary schools in Granite Falls, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Granite Falls, MN include Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Granite Falls?
2 public elementary schools are located in Granite Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite Falls?
Granite Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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