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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
621 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nevis Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.7%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,494 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,122
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,494
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nevis Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Nevis Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Gr: 7-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevis Area Learning Program
Alternative School
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
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 621 students.
What is the rank of Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District is ranked #58 out of 514 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, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nevis Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,494 is less than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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