For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,195 students in Alexandria, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Alexandria, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Alexandria, Minnesota 九游体育s (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 elementary schools in Alexandria, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alexandria, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alexandria?
4 public elementary schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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