For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,431 students in Willmar, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Willmar, MN are Lake Park School, Prairie Lakes Education Center and Willmar Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willmar, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Willmar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Willmar, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Willmar Senior High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Willmar, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1808 Civic Center Drive
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Willmar Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12
Willmar, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeview School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Willmar, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Willmar, MN include Lake Park School, Prairie Lakes Education Center and Willmar Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willmar?
7 public high schools are located in Willmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Willmar?
Willmar public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.