Top Rankings
Nevis 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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 students in Nevis 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 Nevis Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
621 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nevis 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,095 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 $12,179 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,095
$17,742
Spending / Student
$12,179
$18,463
Best Nevis Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Nevis Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-1204
Gr: 7-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevis Area Learning Program
Alternative School
210 Pleasant St W
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Nevis, MN 56467
(218) 652-3500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 621 students.
What is the rank of Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District is ranked #58 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevis Public School District?
86% of Nevis Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevis Public School District?
Nevis Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nevis Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,179 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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