Top Rankings
Mabel-Canton 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 280 students in Mabel-Canton 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 Mabel-Canton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
280 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mabel-Canton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
267 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
95%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
26
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,125 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 $16,007 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM

Spending
$5 MM
$16,179 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,125
$17,854

Spending / Student
$16,007
$18,580

Best Mabel-Canton Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mabel-canton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Mabel-canton Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mabel-Canton Public School District?
Mabel-Canton Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 280 students.
What is the rank of Mabel-Canton Public School District?
Mabel-Canton Public School District is ranked #79 out of 522 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mabel-Canton Public School District?
95% of Mabel-Canton Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mabel-Canton Public School District?
Mabel-Canton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mabel-Canton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,007 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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