Swanville Public School District

602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 367 students in Swanville 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 Swanville Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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
367 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Swanville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#387 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
46%
35-39%
51%
30-34%
41%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,123 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,937
$17,742
Spending / Student
$12,123
$18,463

Best Swanville Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swanville Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Swanville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Swanville Public School District?
Swanville Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 367 students.
What is the rank of Swanville Public School District?
Swanville Public School District is ranked #400 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Swanville Public School District?
91% of Swanville Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swanville Public School District?
Swanville Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Swanville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,123 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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