For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 943 students in Central 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 Central Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
3 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
943 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,454 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,577
$17,852
Spending / Student
$13,454
$18,577
Best Central Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Public School District?
Central Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 943 students.
What is the rank of Central Public School District?
Central Public School District is ranked #159 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Public School District?
84% of Central Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Public School District?
Central Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Central Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,454 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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