Parkers Prairie Public School District

411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361-0046
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 535 students in Parkers Prairie Public 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 Parkers Prairie Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
535 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Parkers Prairie Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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)
#212 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Parkers Prairie Public   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkers Prairie 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.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkers Prairie 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.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parkers Prairie 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 Parkers Prairie Public   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
518 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
97%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
29
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,841 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 $21,669 is higher 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
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Parkers Prairie 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
$12 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Parkers Prairie 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
$14,841
$17,854
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Parkers Prairie 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
$21,669
$18,580
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Parkers Prairie 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 Parkers Prairie Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 535 students.
What is the rank of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District is ranked #226 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkers Prairie Public School District?
97% of Parkers Prairie Public School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkers Prairie Public School District?
Parkers Prairie Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Parkers Prairie Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,669 is higher 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: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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