For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,324 students in Pillager Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Pillager Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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
3 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,324 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pillager Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,758 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,821
$17,742
Spending / Student
$20,758
$18,463
Best Pillager Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pillager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pillager Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2117
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Pillager Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,324 students.
What is the rank of Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District is ranked #160 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pillager Public School District?
92% of Pillager Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Pillager Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,758 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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