Top Rankings
New Prague Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
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 9 public schools serving 4,146 students in New Prague Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in New Prague Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,146 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
New Prague Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 527 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
43 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
41 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
3,791 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
92%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
276
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
313
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
297
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
299
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
330
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
369
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
329
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
349
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
328
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,916 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,489
$17,860
Spending / Student
$13,916
$18,586
Best New Prague Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raven Stream Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 11th Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1500
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1500
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Falcon Ridge
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Columbus Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1600
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle View
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25600 Nevada Ave
Elko New Market, MN 55020
(952) 758-6000
Elko New Market, MN 55020
(952) 758-6000
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
New Prague Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Central Ave N
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1400
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
New Prague Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 12th St Ne
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
405 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Prague Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1234 Columbus Ave
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Prague Summer Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
415 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Prague Area Schools School District?
New Prague Area Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,146 students.
What is the rank of New Prague Area Schools School District?
New Prague Area Schools School District is ranked #32 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Prague Area Schools School District?
92% of New Prague Area Schools School District students are White, 3% 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 New Prague Area Schools School District?
New Prague Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is New Prague Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,916 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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