For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,065 students in Murray County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Murray County, MN are West Elementary School, Murray County Central High School and Fulda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Murray County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: 2-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Fulda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Fulda Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 College Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Murray County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Murray County, MN include West Elementary School, Murray County Central High School and Fulda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Murray County?
6 public schools are located in Murray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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