Top Rankings
Foley 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,925 students in Foley 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 Foley Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
1,925 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Foley Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,442 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,208 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,442
$17,860
Spending / Student
$13,208
$18,585
Best Foley Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
743 Penn St
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7286
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7286
Gr: PK-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Foley Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-6251
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-6251
Gr: 4-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Foley Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 Penn St
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7246
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7246
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Foley Public School District?
Foley Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,925 students.
What is the rank of Foley Public School District?
Foley Public School District is ranked #77 out of 520 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Foley Public School District?
96% of Foley Public School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Foley Public School District?
Foley Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Foley Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,208 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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