Blackduck Public School District

156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630-0550
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 739 students in Blackduck Public 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 Blackduck Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2,722 Schools
# Students
739 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blackduck Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#350 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
46%
38%
51%
42%
41%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.59
% American Indian
14%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,015 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,237
$17,866
Spending / Student
$14,015
$18,593

Best Blackduck Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackduck Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Blackduck Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5209
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District is ranked #377 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackduck Public School District?
75% of Blackduck Public School District students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackduck Public School District?
Blackduck Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Blackduck Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,015 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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