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Belle Plaine Public School District

220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Belle Plaine Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,541 students in Belle Plaine Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Belle Plaine Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
1,541 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Belle Plaine Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#172 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
46%
54%
51%
51%
41%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,345 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,665
$17,866
Spending / Student
$12,345
$18,593

Best Belle Plaine Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 3-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,541 students.
What is the rank of Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District is ranked #181 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine Public School District?
84% of Belle Plaine Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belle Plaine Public School District?
Belle Plaine Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Belle Plaine Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,345 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,541 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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