Best public schools in Benson, MN

4 public schools in Benson: 1 elementary · 2 high · 1 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

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Elementary schools

1 school in Benson

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY 42.9

Benson Public School District · Grades PK-5 · 383 students

ELA 47%Math 51%Science 14%

#490 of 858 in Minnesota

High schools

2 schools in Benson

BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER —

Benson Public School District · Grades 7-12 · 14 students

No published test results

Heartland Girls Ranch —

Benson Public School District · Grades 7-12 · 21 students

Combined schools

1 school in Benson

BENSON SECONDARY 72.1

Benson Public School District · Grades 6-12 · 356 students

ELA 36%Math 27%Science 13%

#39 of 138 in Minnesota

School districts serving Benson

Benson Public School District 4

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