Top Rankings
Onamia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 585 students in Onamia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Onamia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
585 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onamia Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
% American Indian
42%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
40%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,381 is higher than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,699 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,381
$17,852
Spending / Student
$22,699
$18,577
Best Onamia Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onamia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: 3-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Onamia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: 7-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Onamia Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Kokesh Area Learning Center
Alternative School
807 West Main St.
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Success
Alternative School
35465 125th Ave #1
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6701
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6701
Gr: 7-9 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onamia Public School District?
Onamia Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Onamia Public School District?
Onamia Public School District is ranked #450 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onamia Public School District?
42% of Onamia Public School District students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onamia Public School District?
Onamia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Onamia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,699 is higher than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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