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Paynesville Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 920 students in Paynesville Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Paynesville Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
920 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paynesville Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,811 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 $29,087 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,811
$17,854
Spending / Student
$29,087
$18,580
Best Paynesville Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paynesville Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Mill St
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Paynesville Area Secondary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 Business 23 W
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-12
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paynesville Area Schools School District?
Paynesville Area Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 920 students.
What is the rank of Paynesville Area Schools School District?
Paynesville Area Schools School District is ranked #369 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville Area Schools School District?
91% of Paynesville Area Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paynesville Area Schools School District?
Paynesville Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Paynesville Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,087 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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