Top Rankings
Nerstrand Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 102 students in Nerstrand Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Nerstrand Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,772 Schools
# Students
102 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nerstrand Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,843 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,284 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,843
$17,752
Spending / Student
$30,284
$18,474
Best Nerstrand Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nerstrand Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 S 2nd St
Nerstrand, MN 55053
(507) 333-6850
Nerstrand, MN 55053
(507) 333-6850
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 102 students.
What is the rank of Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District is ranked #201 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nerstrand Charter School District?
86% of Nerstrand Charter School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nerstrand Charter School District?
Nerstrand Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nerstrand Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,284 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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