Fillmore Central School District
School District · Preston, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,087
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,087
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Fillmore Central?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fillmore Central as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fillmore Central Senior High
Harmony · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fillmore Central Elementary
Preston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#94 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,087
$521 vs Minnesota median
District size
581 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Fillmore Central
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fillmore Central Senior High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Fillmore Central Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fillmore Central
Fillmore Central is a Preston, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 581 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $14,087 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Fillmore Central is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fillmore Central Senior High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Fillmore Central students show an average math proficiency of 49.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fillmore Central, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fillmore Central with test data.
Schools in Fillmore Central
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Preston
- Total Enrollment
- 581
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fillmore Central?
Fillmore Central has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fillmore Central?
The average composite rating for Fillmore Central is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fillmore Central?
Fillmore Central spends $14,087 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fillmore Central?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fillmore Central is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fillmore Central?
Fillmore Central Senior High is the highest-rated school in Fillmore Central with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Fillmore Central?
Across schools in Fillmore Central with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fillmore Central compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Fillmore Central has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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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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