Top Rankings
Dassel-Cokato School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,020 students in Dassel-Cokato School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Dassel-Cokato School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
2,020 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dassel-Cokato School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,028 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,725
$17,742
Spending / Student
$15,028
$18,463
Best Dassel-Cokato School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Dassel-cokato Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Century Ave
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dassel-Cokato School District?
Dassel-Cokato School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,020 students.
What is the rank of Dassel-Cokato School District?
Dassel-Cokato School District is ranked #15 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dassel-Cokato School District?
92% of Dassel-Cokato School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dassel-Cokato School District?
Dassel-Cokato School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Dassel-Cokato School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,028 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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