For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 208 students in Lancaster Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lancaster Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
208 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lancaster Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.8%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,101 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,298
$19,325
Spending / Student
$19,101
$20,059
Best Lancaster Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Public School District?
Lancaster Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Public School District?
Lancaster Public School District is ranked #204 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 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 Lancaster Public School District?
91% of Lancaster Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Public School District?
Lancaster Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lancaster Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,101 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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