Alexandria Public School District

1410 Mckay Ave S Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308-2493
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Alexandria Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,034 students in Alexandria Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Alexandria Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
4,034 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alexandria Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#96 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

43%
41%
97%
83.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.8%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
12%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% White
88%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,905 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,244 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$78 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$17,905
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,244
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Alexandria Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 Sanstead St E
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Alexandria Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeway Career Academy
Alternative School
5398 S Broadway St, Ste 3
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,034 students.
What is the rank of Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District is ranked #95 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria Public School District?
88% of Alexandria Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Alexandria Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,244 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,034 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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