Top Rankings
Worthington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,970 students in Worthington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Worthington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
3,970 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Worthington Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 65% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
65%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
304 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,210 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
12%
# Black Students
187 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
1,138 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
29%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
303
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
280
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
294
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
313
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
345
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
327
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,870 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,870
$17,854
Spending / Student
$18,209
$18,580
Best Worthington Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Grades: 3-5
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,970 students.
What is the rank of Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District is ranked #420 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington Public School District?
56% of Worthington Public School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Worthington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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