For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 531 students in Parkers Prairie Public 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 Parkers Prairie Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
531 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parkers Prairie Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,136 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,190
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,136
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Parkers Prairie Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 531 students.
What is the rank of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District is ranked #235 out of 514 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 Parkers Prairie Public School District?
96% of Parkers Prairie Public School District students are White, 2% 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 Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Parkers Prairie Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,136 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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