New York Mills Public School District

The New York Mills Public School District is a high-performing school district in Minnesota, operating two schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. New York Mills Elementary and New York Mills Secondary have consistently demonstrated strong academic outcomes, with both schools outperforming state and district averages in math and reading assessments.

New York Mills Secondary is a standout school within the district, ranking in the top 15% of Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%, while also excelling in standardized test scores, with 67.39% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in math and 54.55% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better in reading.

Both schools in the district maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with New York Mills Elementary at 15.4 and New York Mills Secondary at 13.4, which likely contributes to their academic success. Additionally, the district's strong performance is noteworthy given its relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting the schools are effectively supporting economically disadvantaged students.