Braham Public School District

531 Elmhurst Ave S
Braham, MN 55006-3105
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 783 students in Braham 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 Braham Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
783 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Braham Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#227 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
46%
49%
51%
33%
41%
85%
84%
(2022-23)
22%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,587 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$14,360
$17,752
Spending / Student
$12,587
$18,474

Best Braham Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braham Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 Sw 8th St
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Braham Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Elmhurst Ave S
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-5199
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Braham Public School District?
Braham Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 783 students.
What is the rank of Braham Public School District?
Braham Public School District is ranked #235 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Braham Public School District?
88% of Braham Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Braham Public School District?
Braham Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Braham Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,587 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 783 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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