Granite Falls: Schools & Education
Granite Falls schools: 3 public schools. Bert Raney Elementary School is the largest at 267 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 616 students.
- ~895 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 895 residents per school. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | YELLOW MEDICINE EAST |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 616 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 47 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 317 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 51.5% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Ridgewater College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Willmar |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 722-1151 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Granite Falls Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 155 7Th Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (320) 564-3738 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 56241 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2435 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12