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Best Schools in New London, Minnesota

5 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Public: 5
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.6/10
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Choosing a school in New London?

Use this page to compare every school in New London by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

New London-spicer Middle

8.4/10

Middle · New London-spicer School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Prairie Woods Elementary

7.5/10

Elementary · New London-spicer School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

New London-spicer Sr.

6.8/10

High · New London-spicer School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in New London for 2026 are New London-spicer Middle (8.4/10), Prairie Woods Elementary (7.5/10), and New London-spicer Sr. (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

5

in this city

Avg Score

7.6

out of 10

Median Home

$299,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in New London

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 New London-spicer Middle 8.4 / 10
2 Prairie Woods Elementary 7.5 / 10
3 New London-spicer Sr. 6.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.6/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$91,520

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$299,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
36%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
87%

Of occupied housing units

How New London compares

Minnesota rank

#8 of 229

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Minnesota avg (6.2)

Median household income

$92k

109% of Minnesota median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in New London, Minnesota

New London, Minnesota is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 7.6 out of 10, schools in New London perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in New London is New London-spicer Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

New London is served by 1 school district: NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT. These districts collectively serve 1,549 students.

New London's community shows 36% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $91,520. The poverty rate in the area is 4.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 56273 (5)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 590 students · Pre-K–4th 7.5

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 462 students · 5th–8th 8.4

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 467 students · 9th–12th 6.8
2 13 students · 9th–12th

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 17 students · Pre-K–Pre-K

Schools in New London

New London, Minnesota · 5 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$91,520

Median Home Value

$299,400

Median Rent

$965/mo

Population

5,050

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

87%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Community Profile

New London has a median household income of $91,520. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $299,400, with a median rent of $965/month. The local poverty rate of 4.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in New London, Minnesota

How many schools are in New London, Minnesota?

New London has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in New London, Minnesota?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in New London is 7.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in New London, Minnesota?

The top-ranked school in New London on MySchoolScout is New London-spicer Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in New London, Minnesota?

The top-ranked elementary school in New London on MySchoolScout is Prairie Woods Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in New London, Minnesota?

The top-ranked middle school in New London on MySchoolScout is New London-spicer Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best high school in New London, Minnesota?

The top-ranked high school in New London on MySchoolScout is New London-spicer Sr. with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve New London, Minnesota?

New London is served by 1 school district: New London-spicer School District.

What is the education level in New London, Minnesota?

According to Census data, 36% of adults in New London have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in New London, Minnesota?

The median household income in New London is approximately $91,520 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New London, Minnesota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in New London is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New London, Minnesota?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.