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Fosston Public School District


At a glance
91stof 446 Minnesota districts▲ 7
Better than 79% of Minnesota districts
Elementary 1High 1Grades PK, KG-12
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542-1399
·(218) 435-6335·All Minnesota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 79.6% of districts
2
Schools
596
Students
Top rankedFosston Secondary103rd of 450 Minnesota high schools
Biggest riser
Fosston Secondary up 18 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Fosston Public School District in Minnesota is home to two standout schools: Magelssen Elementary and Fosston Secondary. Both schools have consistently ranked in the top half of their respective categories, with Magelssen Elementary earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and Fosston Secondary ranking in the top quarter of Minnesota high schools.

Magelssen Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency across multiple grade levels. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 may contribute to its success. Fosston Secondary also demonstrates strong academic achievement, with higher math and reading proficiency compared to the state, particularly in 11th grade. The school boasts an impressive 84.2% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state average.

Despite the challenges posed by the district's high free and reduced lunch rates, both schools have maintained their academic excellence. This suggests that the Fosston Public School District is committed to providing quality education to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. The district's effective resource allocation, with smaller class sizes at the elementary level, may be a key factor in the schools' success.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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