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Fergus Falls Public School District

601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-1669
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 8 public elementary schools serving 1,868 students in Fergus Falls Public School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Fergus Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,663 Schools
# Students
3,235 Students
575,552 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
39,750 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#62 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
56%
46%
60%
51%
49%
41%
78%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.62
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
80%
59%
% 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.
This School District
This State (MN)
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 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
919 Northern Ave
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Iq Academy K-5
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Iq Academy 6-8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Friberg Ave
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
Gr: 1-3 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
724 W Laurel St
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
Gr: K-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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