For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,928 students in Clay County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Barnesville Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Barnesville Secondary
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Gr: 6-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6844
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6844
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Ulen-hitterdal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Gr: K-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6967
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6967
Gr: 5-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Gr: K-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Gr: K-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Gr: K-6
Rank: #1414.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Gr: K-4 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Clay County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: K-8
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Barnesville Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clay County include: Robert Asp Elementary School vs. S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School, Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Horizon Middle School vs. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
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