�鶹��ý

Home > Minnesota > Benton County

Foley Public School District

840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329-4639

( shown in map)

:

9/

10

Top 20%

Tel: (320) 968-7175

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,322 students in Foley Public School District. This district's average elementary is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.

Public Elementary Schools in Foley Public School District have an score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (MN)

# Schools

3 Schools

1,651 Schools

# Students

1,925 Students

572,726 Students

# Teachers

125 Teachers

40,417 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

15:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
Pre-K	25	19
Kind	135	103
1	131	111
2	128	115
3	160	111
4	144	115
5	156	114
6	150	114
7	154	97
8	139	97

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Foley Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MN)

#73 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Foley Public School District
2023	#73
2022	#82
2021	#135
2019	#43
2018	#58
2017	#91
2016	#87
2015	#49
2014	#63
2013	#43
2012	#50

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

56%

46%

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	56%	46%
2022	54%	45%
2021	47%	45%
2019	68%	56%
2018	69%	58%
2017	69%	59%
2016	71%	60%
2015	72%	61%
2014	70%	61%
2013	71%	61%
2012	74%	62%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

57%

51%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2022	57%	51%
2021	53%	53%
2019	69%	59%
2018	69%	60%
2017	66%	61%
2016	65%	60%
2015	67%	60%
2014	66%	59%
2013	67%	58%
2012	82%	76%
2011	79%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

44%

41%

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2022	44%	41%
2021	51%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

92%

84%

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	92%	84%
2022	92%	84%
2021	92%	84%
2020	92%	84%
2019	92%	84%
2018	92%	83%
2017	95%	83%
2016	92%	82%
2015	92%	82%
2014	92%	82%
2013	92%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.08

0.61

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	0.09	0.59
2022	0.08	0.58
2021	0.07	0.57
2020	0.07	0.54
2019	0.07	0.54
2018	0.03	0.53
2017	0.03	0.53
2016	0.05	0.52
2015	0.21	0.51
2014	0.04	0.48
2013	0.05	0.47
2012	0.05	0.45
2011	0.05	0.44
2010	0.03	0.42
2009	0.03	0.41
2008	0.04	0.41
2007	0.05	0.40
2006	0.03	0.37
2005	0.03	0.37
2004	0.05	0.35
2003	0.03	0.34
2002	0.03	0.32
2001	0.01	0.31
2000	0.01	0.29
1999	0.01	0.28
1997	0.01	0.24
1996	0.01	0.23
1995	0.01	0.23
1994	0.01	0.22
1993	0.01	0.21
1991	0.01	0.16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

2%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	2%
2022	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2011	2%	2%
2007	1%	2%
2003	1%	3%
2002	1%	2%
1995	1%	2%
1993	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

n/a

8%

% Hispanic

1%

11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	11%
2022	1%	10%
2021	2%	10%
2020	1%	9%
2019	1%	9%
2018	1%	9%
2017	1%	9%
2016	1%	9%
2014	1%	8%
2013	2%	8%
2012	1%	7%
2011	1%	7%
2009	1%	6%
2007	1%	6%
2006	2%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

1%

12%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	12%
2022	1%	12%
2021	1%	11%
2010	1%	10%
2008	2%	9%
2007	1%	9%
2005	2%	8%
2004	2%	8%
2003	1%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

96%

60%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	96%	62%
2022	96%	63%
2021	96%	64%
2020	97%	66%
2019	97%	66%
2018	98%	67%
2017	98%	67%
2016	98%	68%
2015	31%	69%
2014	98%	71%
2013	97%	72%
2012	98%	73%
2011	97%	74%
2010	99%	75%
2009	99%	76%
2008	98%	76%
2007	97%	77%
2006	98%	79%
2005	98%	79%
2004	98%	80%
2003	98%	81%
2002	99%	82%
2001	100%	83%
2000	100%	84%
1999	100%	85%
1998	100%	86%
1997	100%	87%
1996	100%	87%
1995	99%	88%
1994	100%	88%
1993	99%	89%
1992	100%	90%
1991	100%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

% Two or more races

2%

7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	1%	6%
2022	1%	6%
2021	1%	6%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	1%	4%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2012	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,442 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $13,208 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MN)

Total Revenue

$28 MM

$15,547 MM

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$28 MM	$9 MM
2022	$27 MM	$9 MM
2021	$28 MM	$9 MM
2020	$27 MM	$9 MM
2019	$27 MM	$8 MM
2018	$26 MM	$8 MM
2017	$26 MM	$7 MM
2016	$24 MM	$7 MM
2015	$19 MM	$6 MM
2014	$21 MM	$7 MM
2012	$20 MM	$6 MM
2011	$20 MM	$7 MM
2010	$19 MM	$6 MM
2009	$19 MM	$6 MM
2008	$18 MM	$6 MM
2007	$17 MM	$6 MM
2006	$16 MM	$6 MM
2005	$15 MM	$6 MM
2004	$15 MM	$6 MM
2003	$15 MM	$6 MM
2002	$14 MM	$7 MM
2001	$14 MM	$7 MM
2000	$13 MM	$6 MM
1999	$12 MM	$7 MM
1998	$12 MM	$7 MM
1997	$11 MM	$7 MM
1996	$11 MM	$6 MM
1995	$10 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$25 MM

$16,179 MM

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$25 MM	$9 MM
2022	$28 MM	$9 MM
2021	$25 MM	$9 MM
2020	$28 MM	$9 MM
2019	$24 MM	$9 MM
2018	$24 MM	$8 MM
2017	$25 MM	$8 MM
2016	$23 MM	$7 MM
2015	$24 MM	$6 MM
2014	$20 MM	$7 MM
2012	$18 MM	$6 MM
2011	$19 MM	$6 MM
2010	$24 MM	$6 MM
2009	$28 MM	$6 MM
2008	$18 MM	$6 MM
2007	$16 MM	$6 MM
2006	$15 MM	$6 MM
2005	$14 MM	$6 MM
2004	$14 MM	$6 MM
2003	$14 MM	$7 MM
2002	$15 MM	$7 MM
2001	$15 MM	$7 MM
2000	$21 MM	$7 MM
1999	$15 MM	$7 MM
1998	$11 MM	$7 MM
1997	$11 MM	$7 MM
1996	$11 MM	$6 MM
1995	$10 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$14,442

$17,852

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$14,442	$15,292
2022	$13,750	$14,997
2021	$14,294	$15,834
2020	$13,750	$14,997
2019	$13,844	$14,113
2018	$13,322	$14,902
2017	$13,085	$14,246
2016	$12,515	$13,431
2015	$10,356	$12,051
2014	$11,469	$12,820
2012	$10,768	$12,250
2011	$11,151	$12,557
2010	$10,815	$12,051
2009	$11,287	$11,416
2008	$10,833	$11,377
2007	$9,285	$10,573
2006	$9,610	$10,187
2005	$9,074	$9,471
2004	$9,070	$9,255
2003	$8,848	$9,258
2002	$8,248	$9,018
2001	$7,978	$8,614
2000	$7,395	$8,140
1999	$6,854	$8,059
1998	$6,456	$7,429
1997	$5,979	$7,402
1995	$5,547	$6,624
1992	$4,985	$5,777

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$13,208

$18,577

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Foley Public School District	Minnesota
2023	$13,208	$15,221
2022	$14,151	$15,385
2021	$13,072	$15,759
2020	$14,151	$15,385
2019	$12,426	$14,956
2018	$12,048	$15,174
2017	$12,833	$14,982
2016	$11,963	$14,117
2015	$13,235	$11,992
2014	$10,970	$13,172
2012	$9,705	$12,023
2011	$10,807	$11,899
2010	$13,823	$11,992
2009	$16,398	$11,593
2008	$10,398	$11,230
2007	$8,583	$10,536
2006	$9,215	$10,149
2005	$8,553	$9,268
2004	$8,514	$9,179
2003	$8,227	$9,746
2002	$8,889	$9,476
2001	$8,381	$8,680
2000	$12,052	$8,712
1999	$8,144	$8,638
1998	$5,786	$7,392
1997	$5,799	$7,891
1995	$5,525	$6,943
1992	$5,178	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Foley Public School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Foley Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

9/

10

Top 20%

Add to Compare

743 Penn St
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7286

Gr: PK-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Foley Intermediate Elementary School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
:

8/

10

Top 30%

Add to Compare

840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-6251

Gr: 4-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

�鶹��ý Articles

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,925 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
: 92% (Top 10% in MN)
: Top 20%
: 56% (Top 20%)
: 57% (Top 20%)
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:

School by Type (MN):

Private & Boarding Schools:

State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US

Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level

Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025

School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System

More Articles

Opinion
Public School Policies
Teaching
Public School Jobs
Scholarships