Byron Public School District

801 Frontage Rd Nw
Byron, MN 55920-6035
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,342 students in Byron Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Byron Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
2,342 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Byron Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#20 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)

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

66%
46%

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

66%
51%

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

53%
41%
(21-22)
≥95%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
9.3%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.60

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

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
7%

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

% Hispanic
5%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
12%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
86%
60%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%

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

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,887 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 77% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$16,920 MM

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

Spending
$58 MM
$17,562 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$15,156
$19,326

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

Spending / Student
$24,887
$20,060

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

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Intermediate School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 10th Ave Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-6620
Gr: 3-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 4th St Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Byron Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1887 2nd Ave Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Byron Primary School
820 7th Street Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 624-0311
Gr: PK-2 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Byron Public School District?
Byron Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,342 students.
What is the rank of Byron Public School District?
Byron Public School District is ranked #21 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byron Public School District?
86% of Byron Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byron Public School District?
Byron Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Byron Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,887 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 77% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,342 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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