Osakis Public School District

500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360-0624
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Osakis 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 887 students in Osakis 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 Osakis Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2,768 Schools
# Students
887 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Osakis 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#82 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

59%
41%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13.3%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%

Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% White
94%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,355 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$14 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,033
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,355
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Osakis Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Osakis Public School District?
Osakis Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 887 students.
What is the rank of Osakis Public School District?
Osakis Public School District is ranked #87 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 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Osakis Public School District?
94% of Osakis Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osakis Public School District?
Osakis Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Osakis Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,355 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 887 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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