Top Rankings
Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,005 students in Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
51±¬ÁÏs in Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,524 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,144 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,524
$17,852
Spending / Student
$13,144
$18,577
Best Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
526 5th Ave Se
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Gr: K-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bear Cave Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 10th Street Nw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Stewartville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Stewartville Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1600
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
301 2nd Street Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 5 public schools serving 2,005 students.
What is the rank of Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #206 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District?
90% of Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Stewartville 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,144 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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