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 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
2,772 Schools
# Students
2,342 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
57,030 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 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,883 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 $12,149 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,883
$17,752
Spending / Student
$12,149
$18,474
Best Byron Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Intermediate School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 10th Ave Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-6620
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 4th St Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2189
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1887 2nd Ave Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
820 7th Street Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 624-0311
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 515 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 $12,149 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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