For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 762 students in Nrheg 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 Nrheg School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
762 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nrheg School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,000
$17,742
Spending / Student
$22,672
$18,463
Best Nrheg School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nrheg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nrheg Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Ash Ave S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District manages 2 public schools serving 762 students.
What is the rank of Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District is ranked #233 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nrheg School District?
90% of Nrheg School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nrheg School District?
Nrheg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Nrheg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,672 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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