For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,057 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MN are Kalon Prep Academy, Runestone Alternative School and Alexandria Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Douglas County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexandria Area High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Alexandria Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Brandon-evansville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Douglas County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Gr: 8-9
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MN include Kalon Prep Academy, Runestone Alternative School and Alexandria Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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