📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Wright County, MN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Delano Public School District | Delano | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Dassel-Cokato Public School District | Cokato | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #3 | Annandale Public School District | Annandale | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #4 | St. Michael-Albertville School District | Albertville | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #5 | Maple Lake Public School District | Maple Lake | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #6 | Monticello Public School District | Monticello | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #7 | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools | Buffalo | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #8 | Rockford Public School District | Rockford | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #9 | Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted | Howard Lake | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
Best School Districts in Wright County, Minnesota (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Wright County, Minnesota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Minnesota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Wright County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Wright County, Minnesota? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Wright County, Minnesota, the highest-rated is Delano Public School District (Delano), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.