Centennial Public School District
School District · Circle Pines, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 1 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
6,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 1 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
6,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#253 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,766
$1,842 vs Minnesota median
District size
6,772 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Centennial Public School District ranks #253 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Centennial Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Centennial Elementary (8.5/10), Rice Lake Elementary (8.3/10), and Centennial High School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Centennial Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Centennial Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centennial Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Rice Lake Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Centennial High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Golden Lake Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Blue Heron Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Centennial Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Centerville Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Centennial Area Learning Center | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Pines School - Acs | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Centennial Public School District
Centennial Public School District is a Circle Pines, Minnesota school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 6,772 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $12,766 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Centennial Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centennial Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Centennial Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Centennial Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Centennial Public School District with test data.
Schools in Centennial Public School District
15 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Circle Pines
- Total Enrollment
- 6,772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 369
- District spending per student
- $12,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Centennial Public School District has 15 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Centennial Public School District?
The average composite rating for Centennial Public School District is 6.0/10. 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 Centennial Public School District?
Centennial Public School District's district-level spending was $12,766 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 Centennial Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Centennial Public School District is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Centennial Public School District?
Centennial Elementary is the highest-rated school in Centennial Public School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Centennial Public School District?
Across schools in Centennial Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Centennial Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Centennial Public School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 15 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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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