For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 158 students in Okabena, MN (there are , serving 20 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Okabena, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Okabena, MN is Heron Lake-okabena Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okabena, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Okabena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Okabena, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Okabena, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Okabena, MN include Heron Lake-okabena Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Okabena?
1 public schools are located in Okabena.
What percentage of students in Okabena go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Okabena are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Okabena?
Okabena public schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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