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Delano Public School District

700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328-9183
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,464 students in Delano Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Delano Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2,464 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Delano Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#8 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
72%
46%
74%
51%
50%
41%
(21-22)
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,227 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
$37 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,937
$17,866
Spending / Student
$14,227
$18,593

Best Delano Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Gr: 4-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Delano Public School District?
Delano Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,464 students.
What is the rank of Delano Public School District?
Delano Public School District is ranked #8 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delano Public School District?
91% of Delano Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delano Public School District?
Delano Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Delano Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,227 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,464 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 98% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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