For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 459 students in Lester Prairie Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lester Prairie Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
459 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lester Prairie Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,673 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,784
$17,854
Spending / Student
$35,673
$18,580
Best Lester Prairie Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Prairie Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lester Prairie Public School District?
Lester Prairie Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of Lester Prairie Public School District?
Lester Prairie Public School District is ranked #246 out of 522 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 Lester Prairie Public School District?
73% of Lester Prairie Public School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lester Prairie Public School District?
Lester Prairie Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lester Prairie Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,673 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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