Fillmore Central School District

700 Chatfield Ave
Preston, MN 55965-1089
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 581 students in Fillmore Central 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 Fillmore Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
2,763 Schools
# Students
581 Students
876,190 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
58,166 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Fillmore Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 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)
#243 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fillmore Central  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fillmore Central  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.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fillmore Central  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.
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fillmore Central  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 Fillmore Central  School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,849 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
1 Student
62,561 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
100,216 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
103,522 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
544 Students
537,312 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,011 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
55,719 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
25,357
# Students in K Grade:
31
60,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
62,238
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
63,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
62,144
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
63,939
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
63,720
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
63,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
63,797
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
65,338
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
67,826
# Students in 10th Grade:
41
69,754
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
70,094
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
74,144
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,744. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fillmore Central  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 Fillmore Central  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
$16,840
$17,744
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fillmore Central  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
$14,847
$18,465
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fillmore Central  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 Fillmore Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fillmore Central Alp
Alternative School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 581 students.
What is the rank of Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District is ranked #244 out of 523 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore Central School District?
94% of Fillmore Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fillmore Central School District?
Fillmore Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fillmore Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $18,465. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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