Top Rankings
Austin Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,385 students in Austin Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Austin Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
5,385 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Austin Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 77% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
33%
12%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
39%
60%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,208 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,476 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,208
$17,742
Spending / Student
$15,476
$18,463
Best Austin Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 19th Ave Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1300
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1300
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Banfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 17th St Sw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1200
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Austin Senior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Neveln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1918 E Oakland Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1600
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1600
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Ellis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
I.j. Holton Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 4th Ave Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1525
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1525
Gr: 5-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 8th Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1100
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1100
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1010.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer
Alternative School
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,385 students.
What is the rank of Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District is ranked #401 out of 515 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Austin Public School District?
39% of Austin Public School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Public School District?
Austin Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Austin Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,476 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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