Top Rankings
Rock Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,288 students in Rock Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Rock Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
2,288 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rock Ridge 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,861 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,128 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,861
$17,742
Spending / Student
$43,128
$18,463
Best Rock Ridge School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 S 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3943
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3943
Gr: 3-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1409 Progress Pkwy
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 735-6202
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218) 735-6202
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Gr: PK-2 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Ridge High School Alp
Alternative School
1405 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3510
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rock Ridge School District?
Rock Ridge School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,288 students.
What is the rank of Rock Ridge School District?
Rock Ridge School District is ranked #222 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Ridge School District?
83% of Rock Ridge School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rock Ridge School District?
Rock Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rock Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,128 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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