Top Rankings
Cologne Academy 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 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 688 students in Cologne Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Cologne Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
2,722 Schools
# Students
688 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cologne Academy 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.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
16%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,810 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,001
$17,866
Spending / Student
$12,810
$18,593
Best Cologne Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cologne Academy School District?
Cologne Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Cologne Academy School District?
Cologne Academy School District is ranked #9 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 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cologne Academy School District?
70% of Cologne Academy School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cologne Academy School District?
Cologne Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cologne Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,810 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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