Mora School District

118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mora 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,656 students in Mora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Mora School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,656 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mora School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 86% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#59 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
46%
61%
51%
49%
41%
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,641 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,429 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,641
$17,742
Spending / Student
$18,429
$18,463

Best Mora School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 9th St N
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mora High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mora School District?
Mora School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,656 students.
What is the rank of Mora School District?
Mora School District is ranked #63 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mora School District?
88% of Mora School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mora School District?
Mora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Mora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,429 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,656 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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