Paynesville Area Schools School District
School District · Paynesville, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
920
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
920
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#307 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,238
$1,370 vs Minnesota median
District size
920 students
Typical than Minnesota median
Top-Rated Schools in Paynesville Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paynesville Area Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Paynesville Area Secondary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paynesville Area Schools
Paynesville Area Schools is a Paynesville, Minnesota school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 920 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $13,238 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Paynesville Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paynesville Area Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Paynesville Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paynesville Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paynesville Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Paynesville Area Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Paynesville
- Total Enrollment
- 920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paynesville Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Paynesville Area Schools is 5.7/10. 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 Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Schools's district-level spending was $13,238 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 Paynesville Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paynesville Area Schools is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paynesville Area Schools?
Paynesville Area Elementary is the highest-rated school in Paynesville Area Schools with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Paynesville Area Schools?
Across schools in Paynesville Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
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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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