Nrheg School District

306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072-1514
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 762 students in Nrheg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Nrheg School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
2,777 Schools
# Students
762 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nrheg 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#223 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
46%
45%
51%
42%
41%
87%
84%
(2022-23)
20.6%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,000
$17,742
Spending / Student
$22,672
$18,463

Best Nrheg School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nrheg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 School St
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District manages 2 public schools serving 762 students.
What is the rank of Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District is ranked #233 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 Nrheg School District?
90% of Nrheg School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nrheg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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