Wheaton Area Public School District

1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296-1604
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Wheaton Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Wheaton Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
352 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wheaton Area Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#225 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
41%
(21-22)
80-89%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.3%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
2%
2%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
7%

Showing 1997–2007. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
14%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
12%

Showing 2010–2022. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

% White
80%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,580 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,205 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$8 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,580
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,205
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Wheaton Area Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District is ranked #239 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton Area Public School District?
80% of Wheaton Area Public School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheaton Area Public School District?
Wheaton Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Wheaton Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,205 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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