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Best Schools in New York Mills, Minnesota

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.2/10
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Use this page to compare every school in New York Mills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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New York Mills Secondary

7.5/10

High · New York Mills Public School Dist.. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

New York Mills Elementary

6.9/10

Elementary · New York Mills Public School Dist.. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

7.2

out of 10

Median Home

$189,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in New York Mills

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 New York Mills Secondary 7.5 / 10
2 New York Mills Elementary 6.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.2/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$69,919

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$189,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
18%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
21 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
77%

Of occupied housing units

How New York Mills compares

Median household income

$70k

83% of Minnesota median

About Schools in New York Mills, Minnesota

New York Mills, Minnesota is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in New York Mills perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in New York Mills is New York Mills Secondary with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

New York Mills is served by 1 school district: NEW YORK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. These districts collectively serve 802 students.

New York Mills's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $69,919. The poverty rate in the area is 8.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 467 students · Pre-K–6th 6.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 335 students · 7th–12th 7.5

Schools in New York Mills

New York Mills, Minnesota · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$69,919

Median Home Value

$189,400

Median Rent

$719/mo

Population

3,247

College Educated

18%

Homeownership

77%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Community Profile

New York Mills has a median household income of $69,919. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $189,400, with a median rent of $719/month. The local poverty rate of 8.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in New York Mills, Minnesota

How many schools are in New York Mills, Minnesota?

New York Mills has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in New York Mills, Minnesota?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in New York Mills is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in New York Mills, Minnesota?

The top-ranked school in New York Mills on MySchoolScout is New York Mills Secondary with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in New York Mills, Minnesota?

The top-ranked elementary school in New York Mills on MySchoolScout is New York Mills Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in New York Mills, Minnesota?

The top-ranked high school in New York Mills on MySchoolScout is New York Mills Secondary with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve New York Mills, Minnesota?

New York Mills is served by 1 school district: New York Mills Public School Dist..

What is the education level in New York Mills, Minnesota?

According to Census data, 18% of adults in New York Mills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in New York Mills, Minnesota?

The median household income in New York Mills is approximately $69,919 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New York Mills, Minnesota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in New York Mills is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New York Mills, Minnesota?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.