Schools in West Central Area, Minnesota (2025)
4 schools · 743 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 229.
West Central Area, in Minnesota, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 743 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across West Central Area's schools is 229, below the Minnesota median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is West Central Area N. El. (82.6, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by WCA Middle School (74.9, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and West Central Area Secondary (69.2, top 25% of high schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are WCA Middle School (232 students), West Central Area Secondary (229 students), West Central Area N. El. (144 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Barrett (2), Elbow Lake (1), Kensington (1).
Ranked schools in West Central Area
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Minnesota.
- 183West Central Area N. El.Elbow Lake · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 144 students
- 275WCA Middle SchoolBarrett · Public Middle61% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 369West Central Area SecondaryBarrett · Public High44.5% Math proficiency · 229 students
- 469West Central Area S. El.Kensington · Public Elementary64.5% Math proficiency · 138 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Central Area N. El. Elbow Lake · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 82.6 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 144 |
| 2 | WCA Middle School Barrett · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 74.9 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 3 | West Central Area Secondary Barrett · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 229 |
| 4 | West Central Area S. El. Kensington · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 69.1 Top 25% | 64.5% Math proficiency | 138 |
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Citys in West Central Area
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West Central Area?
West Central Area N. El. is the highest-ranked school in West Central Area with a Success Index (US) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in West Central Area?
West Central Area has 4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 743 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in West Central Area?
The median Enrollment across schools in West Central Area is 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.