Top Rankings
Adrian Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 295 students in Adrian Public School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Minnesota.
Public Preschool in Adrian Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
777 Schools
# Students
589 Students
235,849 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
17,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adrian Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,582 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,112
$19,325
Spending / Student
$21,582
$20,059
Best Adrian Public School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.
