For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,494 students in Alexandria, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, 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.
Alexandria, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Alexandria, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 Alexandria, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Alexandria, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1410 Mckay Ave S, Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Alexandria, MN include Kalon Prep Academy, Runestone Alternative School and Alexandria Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexandria?
3 public high schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria 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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