Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

705 Mill Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Zumbrota-Mazeppa 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,224 students in Zumbrota-Mazeppa 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 Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,224 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 520 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#80 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
46%
55%
51%
54%
41%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,171 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,824
$17,854
Spending / Student
$29,171
$18,580

Best Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
343 3rd Ave Ne
Mazeppa, MN 55956
(507) 732-1420
Gr: 3-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Zumbrota-mazeppa Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Mill St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Mill St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7395
Gr: 7-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
799 Mill St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7848
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,224 students.
What is the rank of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District is ranked #78 out of 520 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?
91% of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,171 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,224 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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