Top Rankings
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,466 students in Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
1,466 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,261 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,417 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,261
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,417
$18,585
Best Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Gr: PK-3 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 2nd St Sw
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 1st St Se
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Plainview-elgin-millville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,466 students.
What is the rank of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District is ranked #66 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
87% of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District?
Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,417 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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