For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 328 students in Kelliher Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Kelliher Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more 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
328 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kelliher Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
% American Indian
48%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
50%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,927 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,445 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,927
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,445
$18,580
Best Kelliher Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelliher Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Kelliher Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 328 students.
What is the rank of Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District is ranked #366 out of 520 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 Kelliher Public School District?
50% of Kelliher Public School District students are White, 48% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelliher Public School District?
Kelliher Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Kelliher Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,445 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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