Pillager Public School District
School District · Pillager, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,250
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,250
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Pillager Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pillager Public School District 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.
Pillager Elementary
Pillager · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pillager Senior High School
Pillager · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pillager Middle School
Pillager · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#122 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,250
$1,358 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,291 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Pillager Public School District ranks #122 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Pillager Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pillager Elementary (8.4/10), Pillager Senior High School (7.0/10), and Pillager Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pillager Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pillager Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Pillager Senior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Pillager Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pillager Public School District
Pillager Public School District is a Pillager, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,291 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $13,250 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Pillager Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pillager Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Pillager Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pillager Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pillager Public School District with test data.
Schools in Pillager Public School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Pillager
- Total Enrollment
- 1,291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Pillager Public School District?
The average composite rating for Pillager 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 Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Public School District spends $13,250 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pillager Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pillager Public School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pillager Public School District?
Pillager Elementary is the highest-rated school in Pillager Public School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Pillager Public School District?
Across schools in Pillager Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pillager Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Pillager Public School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
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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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