Alexandria Public School District
School District · Alexandria, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#82 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,622
+$14 vs Minnesota median
District size
4,021 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Alexandria Public School District ranks #82 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Alexandria Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garfield Elementary (9.3/10), Carlos Elementary (9.3/10), and Discovery Middle School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alexandria Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Alexandria Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garfield Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Carlos Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Discovery Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Voyager Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Alexandria Area High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Miltona Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Woodland Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alexandria Public School District
Alexandria Public School District is a Alexandria, Minnesota school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 4,021 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $14,622 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Alexandria Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carlos Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Alexandria Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Alexandria Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alexandria Public School District with test data.
Schools in Alexandria Public School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Alexandria
- Total Enrollment
- 4,021
- Teachers (FTE)
- 283
- District spending per student
- $14,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alexandria Public School District?
The average composite rating for Alexandria Public School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Alexandria Public School District?
Alexandria Public School District's district-level spending was $14,622 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alexandria Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alexandria Public School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alexandria Public School District?
Carlos Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alexandria Public School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Alexandria Public School District?
Across schools in Alexandria Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alexandria Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Alexandria Public School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
How we rate schools
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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.
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