For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 674 students in Mahnomen Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mahnomen Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
3 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
674 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mahnomen Public 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 46% has increased from 40-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Graduation Rate
46%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
% American Indian
70%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
8%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,073 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,254 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,073
$17,752
Spending / Student
$17,254
$18,474
Best Mahnomen Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mahnomen Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 674 students.
What is the rank of Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District is ranked #472 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 Mahnomen Public School District?
70% of Mahnomen Public School District students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mahnomen Public School District?
Mahnomen Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mahnomen Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,254 is less than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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