Top Rankings
Fergus Falls Public 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,235 students in Fergus Falls Public 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 Fergus Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
3,235 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fergus Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 78% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
80%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,865 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 $13,611 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,865
$17,742
Spending / Student
$13,611
$18,463
Best Fergus Falls Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Northern Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 4-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Iq Academy 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Iq Academy K-5
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Iq Academy 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
301 West Bancroft Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 1-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
2300 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: PK | 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: PK-K | 236 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 1-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,235 students.
What is the rank of Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District is ranked #69 out of 515 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus Falls Public School District?
80% of Fergus Falls Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fergus Falls Public School District?
Fergus Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fergus Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,611 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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