Top Rankings
Alexandria Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,034 students in Alexandria Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Alexandria Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
4,034 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alexandria Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,269 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,197 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,269
$17,742
Spending / Student
$17,197
$18,463
Best Alexandria Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Sanstead St E
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Alexandria Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeway Career Academy
Alternative School
5398 S Broadway St, Ste 3
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,034 students.
What is the rank of Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District is ranked #95 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria Public School District?
88% of Alexandria Public School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Alexandria Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,197 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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