For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,937 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN are New London-spicer Senior, Lake Park School and Prairie Lakes Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Kandiyohi County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New London-spicer Senior, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Kandiyohi County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New London-spicer Senior
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Willmar Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
New London Alternative School
Alternative School
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Kandiyohi County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acgc Alp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Gr: K-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Gr: 9 | 1 student
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
309 Day St
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Gr: 1-8
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 101 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include New London-spicer Senior, Lake Park School and Prairie Lakes Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Kandiyohi County?
10 public high schools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?
Kandiyohi County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kandiyohi County include: Willmar Senior High School vs. New London-spicer Senior, New London-spicer Senior vs. Willmar Senior High School, Lake Park School vs. Lakeview School
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