Top Rankings
Milaca Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,627 students in Milaca Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Milaca Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,627 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milaca Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,844 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,295
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,844
$18,580
Best Milaca Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milaca Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Grades: PK-6
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Milaca Secondary High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Grades: 7-12
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Milaca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7194
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7194
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milaca Public School District?
Milaca Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,627 students.
What is the rank of Milaca Public School District?
Milaca Public School District is ranked #215 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milaca Public School District?
91% of Milaca Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milaca Public School District?
Milaca Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Milaca Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,844 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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