Top Rankings
Cleveland 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 650 students in Cleveland 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 Cleveland Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2,769 Schools
# Students
650 Students
875,562 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
57,002 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleveland Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,757. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,229 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,329
$17,757
Spending / Student
$22,229
$18,479
Best Cleveland Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland Public School District?
Cleveland Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland Public School District?
Cleveland Public School District is ranked #76 out of 515 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland Public School District?
90% of Cleveland Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland Public School District?
Cleveland Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cleveland Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,229 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
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