Orono Public School District
School District · Long Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Orono Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Orono Public School District 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.
Orono Intermediate Elementary
Long Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orono Middle
Long Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orono Senior High
Long Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#115 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,963
+$355 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,946 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Orono Public School District ranks #115 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Orono Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orono Intermediate Elementary (8.7/10), Orono Middle (7.4/10), and Orono Senior High (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Orono Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orono Intermediate Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Orono Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Orono Senior High | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orono Public School District
Orono Public School District is a Long Lake, Minnesota school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,946 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $14,963 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Orono Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orono Intermediate Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Orono Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 71.5% and ELA proficiency of 79.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Orono Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orono Public School District with test data.
Schools in Orono Public School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Long Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 2,946
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orono Public School District?
Orono Public School District has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Orono Public School District?
The average composite rating for Orono Public School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Orono Public School District?
Orono Public School District spends $14,963 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orono Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orono Public School District is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orono Public School District?
Orono Intermediate Elementary is the highest-rated school in Orono Public School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Orono Public School District?
Across schools in Orono Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orono Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Orono Public School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 5 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.8%
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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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