Nicollet Public School District

1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074-2075
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 314 students in Nicollet Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Nicollet Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2,772 Schools
# Students
314 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nicollet Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#186 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
46%
50-54%
51%
30-34%
41%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%
(2022-23)
9.1%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
93%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,535 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,150 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,535
$17,752
Spending / Student
$23,150
$18,474

Best Nicollet Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nicollet Public School District?
Nicollet Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of Nicollet Public School District?
Nicollet Public School District is ranked #194 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet Public School District?
93% of Nicollet Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nicollet Public School District?
Nicollet Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nicollet Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,150 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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