For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 391 students in Benson, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benson, MN are Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Benson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Benson, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Benson, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Benson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
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
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 1-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benson, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benson, MN include Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Benson?
3 public high schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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