Top Rankings
Esko Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,296 students in Esko Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Esko Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,296 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Esko Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 520 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,789 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,297
$17,854
Spending / Student
$11,789
$18,580
Best Esko Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterquist Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,296 students.
What is the rank of Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District is ranked #14 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Esko Public School District?
93% of Esko Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esko Public School District?
Esko Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Esko Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,789 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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