For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,291 students in Pillager Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Pillager Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,291 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pillager 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,190 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
92%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
95
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,289 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,149
$17,854
Spending / Student
$21,289
$18,580
Best Pillager Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pillager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Pillager Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2117
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2117
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Pillager Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-3772
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,291 students.
What is the rank of Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District is ranked #190 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 Pillager Public School District?
92% of Pillager Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Pillager Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,289 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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