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Browns Valley Public School District

118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219-0259
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Browns Valley Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Browns Valley Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
205 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Browns Valley 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#312 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
46%
35-39%
51%
30-39%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.60
% American Indian
59%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
34%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,600 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 $15,293 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,600
$17,742
Spending / Student
$15,293
$18,463

Best Browns Valley Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browns Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Gr: 5-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Browns Valley Public School District?
Browns Valley Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 205 students.
What is the rank of Browns Valley Public School District?
Browns Valley Public School District is ranked #328 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Browns Valley Public School District?
59% of Browns Valley Public School District students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Browns Valley Public School District?
Browns Valley Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Browns Valley Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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