For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,684 students in Stevens County, MN (there are , serving 100 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Stevens County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stevens County, MN are Hancock Elementary School, Hancock Secondary School and Morris Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stevens County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stevens County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Stevens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Morris Area Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1250
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Chokio-alberta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 1st St West
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Morris Area Secondary
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4400
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Chokio-alberta Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 1st St West
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Midwest Special Education Co-op
Special Education School
203 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4248
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4248
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stevens County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Stevens County, MN include Hancock Elementary School, Hancock Secondary School and Morris Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stevens County?
7 public schools are located in Stevens County.
What percentage of students in Stevens County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Stevens County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stevens County?
Stevens County public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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