Best Paynesville Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 920 students in Paynesville, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Paynesville, MN are Paynesville Area Elementary School and Paynesville Area Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Paynesville, MN public elementary schools have an score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paynesville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Paynesville, MN (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Paynesville Area Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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205 W Mill St
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725

Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Paynesville Area Secondary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
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795 Business 23 W
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761

Gr: 6-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Paynesville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

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Paynesville Middle School (Closed 2023)

795 W Hwy 23
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paynesville, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Paynesville, MN include Paynesville Area Elementary School and Paynesville Area Secondary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Paynesville?

2 public elementary schools are located in Paynesville.

What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville?

Paynesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).