PRIMARY K-12 SECONDARY EDUCATION CUSTOMIZED JOB TRAINING
Minnesota has 11 public four-year university campuses, 26 liberal arts colleges, 17 private graduate schools and 29 community and technical colleges so it isn’t surprising that our state has one of the highest percentage of populations with a bachelor’s degree. In Granite Falls, lifelong learning opportunities help growing companies meet their future workforce needs.

Local K-12 Schools
There are 519 students in grades K-6 at our local school which produces a student to teacher ratio of 26:1. Unlike many large metro schools, the student-to-teacher ratio in our junior high is a mere 20:1. Our senior high, which boasts an excellent graduation rate, provides challenge for 441 students, with a student to teacher ratio of 23:1 .

High school graduates attending post-secondary schools: 80%

Statewide average: 65%
Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Granite Falls
Specializes in Automated/Computer Manufacturing, Robotics, Child Development, Computer Support & Networking, Fluid Power, Machine Tool/CNC, Manufacturing/Engineering, Marketing & Sales, Microcomputer Sales & Service, Optical Management, Optometric Tech, Leadership and Management.

Ridgewater College in Willmar (distance 38 miles)
Specializes in Human Services, Nursing, General Business, Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice.

Southwest State University in Marshall (distance 28 miles)
Ranked number 1 public liberal arts college in Midwest. BS degrees: administration, business finance, business management and international business. Master’s degree: business management.
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