Top Rankings
Cannon Falls Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,044 students in Cannon Falls 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 Cannon Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,044 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Cannon Falls 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
8 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
942 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
90%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
75
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,686 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM

Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,732
$17,854

Spending / Student
$15,686
$18,580

Best Cannon Falls Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cannon Falls Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Cannon Falls Secondary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cannon Falls Public School District?
Cannon Falls Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,044 students.
What is the rank of Cannon Falls Public School District?
Cannon Falls Public School District is ranked #140 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon Falls Public School District?
90% of Cannon Falls Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Cannon Falls Public School District?
Cannon Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cannon Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,686 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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