Top Rankings
Hancock Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 437 students in Hancock Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hancock Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
437 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hancock Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 515 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,368 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,279
$17,742
Spending / Student
$14,368
$18,463
Best Hancock Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District is ranked #20 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock Public School District?
86% of Hancock Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hancock Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,368 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
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