Top Rankings
Fisher Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 222 students in Fisher Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fisher Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
222 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fisher Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
74%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,063 is higher than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,198 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,063
$17,758
Spending / Student
$19,198
$18,479
Best Fisher Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Fisher Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fisher Public School District?
Fisher Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Fisher Public School District?
Fisher Public School District is ranked #289 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fisher Public School District?
74% of Fisher Public School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fisher Public School District?
Fisher Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fisher Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,198 is higher than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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