North Branch Area Public Schools School District
School District · North Branch, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,823
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,823
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Evaluating North Branch Area Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Branch Area Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
North Branch · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Norse Area Learning Center
North Branch · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Branch Area High School
North Branch · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#325 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,823
$1,785 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,744 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
North Branch Area Public Schools ranks #325 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. North Branch Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Distance Learning Academy Secondary (5.7/10), Norse Area Learning Center (5.4/10), and North Branch Area High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Distance Learning Academy Secondary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Norse Area Learning Center | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | North Branch Area High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Sunrise River Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | North Branch Area Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Branch Area Public Schools
North Branch Area Public Schools is a North Branch, Minnesota school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,744 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. The district invests $12,823 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, North Branch Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Distance Learning Academy Secondary, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, North Branch Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 59.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Branch Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in North Branch Area Public Schools
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- North Branch
- Total Enrollment
- 2,744
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Branch Area Public Schools?
North Branch Area Public Schools has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Branch Area Public Schools?
The average composite rating for North Branch Area Public Schools is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Branch Area Public Schools?
North Branch Area Public Schools spends $12,823 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Branch Area Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Branch Area Public Schools is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Branch Area Public Schools?
Distance Learning Academy Secondary is the highest-rated school in North Branch Area Public Schools with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in North Branch Area Public Schools?
Across schools in North Branch Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Branch Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
North Branch Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 7 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.4%
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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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