Top Rankings
Great River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 794 students in Great River 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 Great River School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
794 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Great River 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 87% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
76%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,932 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,190 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,932
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,190
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Great River School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great River School District?
Great River School District manages 2 public schools serving 794 students.
What is the rank of Great River School District?
Great River School District is ranked #128 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great River School District?
76% of Great River School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great River School District?
Great River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Great River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,190 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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