Canby Public School District

307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220-1400
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Canby Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 590 students in Canby Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Canby Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
590 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Canby Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#108 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Canby Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canby Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canby Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canby Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Canby Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
538 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
91%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
39
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,732 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Canby Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Canby Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,286
$17,854
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Canby Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,732
$18,580
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Canby Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Canby Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canby Public School District?
Canby Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of Canby Public School District?
Canby Public School District is ranked #118 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canby Public School District?
91% of Canby Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canby Public School District?
Canby Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Canby Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,732 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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