Top Rankings
Minnewaska 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,324 students in Minnewaska 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 Minnewaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
7 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,324 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnewaska 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,466 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,248
$17,742
Spending / Student
$15,466
$18,463
Best Minnewaska School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 4-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Minnewaska Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 4th St Se
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 634-4567
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Minnewaska Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-1309
Gr: 7-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Minnewaska Area Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 John St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-2257
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.ed.
Special Education School
409 Se 4th St
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg
Alternative School
25122 State Highway 28
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Glenwood, MN 56334
(320) 239-4800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnewaska School District?
Minnewaska School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,324 students.
What is the rank of Minnewaska School District?
Minnewaska School District is ranked #89 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 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnewaska School District?
94% of Minnewaska School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnewaska School District?
Minnewaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Minnewaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,466 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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