Best Public Elementary Schools in Benson, MN (2025-26)

Best Benson Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 739 students in Benson, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, MN are Northside Elementary School and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Benson, MN public elementary schools have an score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Benson, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Northside Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Benson Secondary

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
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1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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Benson, Minnesota 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Benson Secondary School (Closed 2023)

1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, MN include Northside Elementary School and Benson Secondary.

How many public elementary schools are located in Benson?

2 public elementary schools are located in Benson.

What is the racial composition of students in Benson?

Benson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).