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Red Wing Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,225 students in Red Wing Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Red Wing Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
7 Schools
2,767 Schools
# Students
2,225 Students
875,498 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
56,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Wing Public School District, 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#310 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
71%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,654 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,267 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$47 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,654
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,267
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Red Wing Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Learning Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Gr: 2-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Red Wing Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1669 Southwood Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Gr: K-1 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Twin Bluff School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Gr: 5-7 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4500
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4500
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Tower View Alp
Alternative School
154 Tower View Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Wing Public School District?
Red Wing Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,225 students.
What is the rank of Red Wing Public School District?
Red Wing Public School District is ranked #341 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Wing Public School District?
71% of Red Wing Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Wing Public School District?
Red Wing Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Red Wing Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,267 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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