Top Rankings
Fosston Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 596 students in Fosston Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fosston Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2,767 Schools
# Students
596 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fosston Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
10%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
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 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,653 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,804 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,653
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,804
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fosston Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magelssen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Fosston Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 596 students.
What is the rank of Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District is ranked #106 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fosston Public School District?
81% of Fosston Public School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fosston Public School District?
Fosston Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fosston Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,804 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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