For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 701 students in Ada, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Ada, MN are Ada-borup-west Elementary School and Ada-borup-west Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ada have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ada, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada-borup-west Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ada-borup-west Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Ada, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ada-borup Area Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Gr: 9-12
604 Thorpe Ave W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Ada-borup-west Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ada, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Ada, MN include Ada-borup-west Elementary School and Ada-borup-west Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Ada?
2 public schools are located in Ada.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada?
Ada public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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