For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 816 students in Norman County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norman County, MN are Ada-borup-west Elementary School, Ada-borup-west Secondary and Norman County East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norman County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norman County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Norman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada-borup-west Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Ada-borup-west Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Grades: 6-12
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Norman County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Norman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Ada-borup Area Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
604 Thorpe Ave W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Ada-borup-west Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14 Main Ave
Borup, MN 56519
(218) 582-3333
Borup, MN 56519
(218) 582-3333
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
P. O. Box 420
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
320 E Main St
Hendrum, MN 56550
(218) 861-5800
Hendrum, MN 56550
(218) 861-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
225 2nd Ave E
Halstad, MN 56548
(218) 456-2151
Halstad, MN 56548
(218) 456-2151
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norman County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norman County, MN include Ada-borup-west Elementary School, Ada-borup-west Secondary and Norman County East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norman County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Norman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norman County?
Norman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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