Top Rankings
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,405 students in Plainview-Elgin-Millville 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 Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,405 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainview-Elgin-Millville 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.4%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
88%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,322 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,669
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,322
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Best Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-3 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 2nd St Sw
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 1st St Se
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,405 students.
What is the rank of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District is ranked #66 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
88% of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,322 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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