Nevis Public School District

210 Pleasant St
Nevis, MN 56467-0138
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Nevis Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 609 students in Nevis Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Nevis Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
609 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nevis Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#59 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
46%
61%
51%
46%
41%
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.59
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,353 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,419 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,353
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,419
$18,580

Best Nevis Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nevis Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevis Area Learning Program
Alternative School
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 609 students.
What is the rank of Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District is ranked #58 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevis Public School District?
86% of Nevis Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nevis Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,419 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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