Top Rankings
Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 170 students in Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
9 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
170 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#478 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $77,000 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $134,076 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$77,000
$17,742
Spending / Student
$134,076
$18,463
Best Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Foundations I
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Washington St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Foundations Ii
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Monticello High School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastview Elementary School - Snw
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise
Special Education School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 1-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Snw Transitions Program
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit
Special Education School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District?
Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District manages 9 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District?
Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District is ranked #139 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District?
78% of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District?
Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $134,076 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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