Top Rankings
Alexandria 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,046 students in Alexandria 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 Alexandria Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,046 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Alexandria Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
37 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
28 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,647 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
276
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
310
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
274
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
321
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
320
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,146 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,218
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,146
$18,586
Best Alexandria Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Sanstead St E
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Carlos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Voyager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Alexandria Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #88.
Discovery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alexandria Online
Magnet School
1410 Mckay Ave S, Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
Magnet School
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,046 students.
What is the rank of Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District is ranked #99 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria Public School District?
90% of Alexandria Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Alexandria Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,146 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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