For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 311 students in Kelliher Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kelliher Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
311 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kelliher 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
% American Indian
46%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
52%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,084 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,791 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,084
$19,325
Spending / Student
$24,791
$20,059
Best Kelliher Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelliher Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Kelliher Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 311 students.
What is the rank of Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District is ranked #362 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelliher Public School District?
52% of Kelliher Public School District students are White, 46% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Kelliher Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,791 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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