For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 644 students in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kenyon-Wanamingo School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
644 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kenyon-Wanamingo 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,062 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,401 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,062
$17,752
Spending / Student
$18,401
$18,474
Best Kenyon-Wanamingo School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District manages 3 public schools serving 644 students.
What is the rank of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District is ranked #259 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 Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
87% of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Kenyon-Wanamingo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,401 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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