For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 823 students in Finlayson, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Finlayson, MN are Finlayson Elementary School, East Central Elementary School and Crossroads Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finlayson, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Finlayson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Finlayson, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finlayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6016
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
East Central Senior Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6015
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Gr: PK-K
Finlayson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Finlayson, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Finlayson, MN include Finlayson Elementary School, East Central Elementary School and Crossroads Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Finlayson?
5 public schools are located in Finlayson.
What is the racial composition of students in Finlayson?
Finlayson public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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