Total enrollment
760
-102 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Benson
Minnesota · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in Minnesota, 4 sit inside Benson city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 760 students (1 elementary and 3 high).
7-year change in Benson
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 85%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER | High | 07-12 | 13 |
| BENSON SECONDARY | High | 06-12 | 334 |
| Heartland Girls Ranch | High | 07-12 | 22 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-05 | 391 |
About Benson
Public education in Benson, Minnesota runs across 4 schools that instructs roughly 760 students. By footprint, Benson sits in the compact bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 3 high.
Schools in Benson average about 190 students each, 47% below the Minnesota norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Benson has declined 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 862 students to 760. Benson now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 85% to 80%.
On allk12, the community for Benson discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.