For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,288 students in Delano, MN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Delano, MN are Delano Elementary School and Delano Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Delano have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Delano, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Grades: 4-6
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Delano, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delano, MN include Delano Elementary School and Delano Intermediate School. Delano has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Delano?
2 public elementary schools are located in Delano.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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