Garfield Elementary

Garfield Elementary serves 124 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Garfield, Minnesota. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating backed by a 9.3 academic score and a 9.0 growth score that rank among the strongest in the state. The comparisons tell the story clearly.

Garfield holds the #1 spot among all 9 schools in the Alexandria Public School District and ranks #19 out of 1,987 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Minnesota schools. That standing reflects real academic results: test scores are consistently high, and students at Garfield advance at an above-average pace year over year. A student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1 keeps classes small and instruction direct.

At 124 students, the school is compact enough that teachers know every learner. For families evaluating elementary options in the Alexandria area, no nearby school scores higher. For families running a statewide comparison, Garfield lands in the top 1% — a position that holds whether you measure against all 1,987 public schools or the 963-school elementary pool.

With an enrollment of 124 students, Garfield Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Garfield Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.