For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,162 students in Crookston, MN (there are , serving 145 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Crookston, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crookston, MN are Highland Elementary School and Crookston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crookston, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Crookston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crookston, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Gr: 1-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Gr: PK-K | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Crookston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Minority enrollment: 19%
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crookston, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Crookston, MN include Highland Elementary School and Crookston Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Crookston?
5 public schools are located in Crookston.
What percentage of students in Crookston go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Crookston are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston?
Crookston public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).