Stephen-Argyle Central Schools

500 School Ave
Stephen, MN 56757-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Stephen-Argyle Central Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 158 students in Stephen-Argyle Central Schools. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Minnesota.
Public Preschool in Stephen-Argyle Central School have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
779 Schools
# Students
282 Students
236,029 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
17,632 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stephen-Argyle Central Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 515 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#125 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
46%
60-64%
51%
50-54%
41%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%
(2022-23)
11.3%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,482 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,429 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,482
$17,752
Spending / Student
$22,429
$18,474

Best Stephen-Argyle Central Schools Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen-argyle Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Lincoln Ave
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-6615
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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