For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 260 students in Heron Lake-Okabena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Heron Lake-Okabena School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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
2,772 Schools
# Students
260 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Heron Lake-Okabena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#422 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.60
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
75%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,146 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,146
$17,752
Spending / Student
$19,385
$18,474
Best Heron Lake-Okabena School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heron Lake-Okabena School District?
Heron Lake-Okabena School District manages 2 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Heron Lake-Okabena School District?
Heron Lake-Okabena School District is ranked #421 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Heron Lake-Okabena School District?
75% of Heron Lake-Okabena School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heron Lake-Okabena School District?
Heron Lake-Okabena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Heron Lake-Okabena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
