For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,065 students in Murray County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, MN are West Elementary School, Fulda Elementary School and Murray County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Murray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Fulda Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Fulda Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 College Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Murray County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Praxis Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 South Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murray County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, MN include West Elementary School, Fulda Elementary School and Murray County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Murray County?
6 public schools are located in Murray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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