For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 802 students in New York Mills, MN.
The top ranked public schools in New York Mills, MN are New York Mills Elementary School and New York Mills Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York Mills, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New York Mills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New York Mills, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New York Mills Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
New York Mills Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
New York Mills, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New York Mills Ts Satellite (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 218
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-2553
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-2553
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New York Mills, MN?
The top ranked public schools in New York Mills, MN include New York Mills Elementary School and New York Mills Secondary.
How many public schools are located in New York Mills?
2 public schools are located in New York Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in New York Mills?
New York Mills public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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