Top Rankings
Cannon Falls Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,044 students in Cannon Falls Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Cannon Falls Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,044 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cannon Falls Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,686 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,732
$17,854
Spending / Student
$15,686
$18,580
Best Cannon Falls Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cannon Falls Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Cannon Falls Secondary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cannon Falls Public School District?
Cannon Falls Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,044 students.
What is the rank of Cannon Falls Public School District?
Cannon Falls Public School District is ranked #140 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon Falls Public School District?
90% of Cannon Falls Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cannon Falls Public School District?
Cannon Falls Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cannon Falls Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,686 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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