For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,245 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 7% 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
3 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,245 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Pillager Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 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
0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
2 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
5 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
1,153 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
90
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,635 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 $22,076 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,635
$17,860
Spending / Student
$22,076
$18,586
Best Pillager Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pillager Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Pillager Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Pillager Middle School
Magnet 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
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,245 students.
What is the rank of Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District is ranked #192 out of 527 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?
93% of Pillager Public School District students are White, 4% 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 lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Pillager Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,076 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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