Dawson, Minnesota is a small city in Yellow Medicine County with a population of 845. The local education includes Dawson-Boyd Public School which comprises of an elementary, middle, and high school. The schools have consistently been rated as good by the state, with the elementary and middle schools receiving an Above Average rating and the high school receiving an Excellent rating from BestPlaces.net. The district also offers many extracurricular activities which students are encouraged to participate in. These activities range from sports teams to music and art classes, allowing students to explore their interests in a safe environment. The students here also benefit from having smaller classroom sizes which enable teachers to provide more individualized attention to each student. All in all, the educational opportunities available here make Dawson a great place for families who value quality education for their children.
Dawson (zip 56232) schools spend $12,576 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 580 students per librarian, and 850 children per counselor.