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Paynesville Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 894 students in Paynesville Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Paynesville Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
894 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paynesville Area Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#341 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,347 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,562
$19,325
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,347
$20,059
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Paynesville Area Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paynesville Area Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Mill St
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Paynesville Area Secondary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 Business 23 S
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools manages 2 public schools serving 894 students.
What is the rank of Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools is ranked #364 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville Area Schools?
91% of Paynesville Area Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Paynesville Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,347 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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