Nett Lake Public School District

13090 Westley Rd
Orr, MN 55772-8122
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 48 students in Nett Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Nett Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,776 Schools
# Students
48 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nett Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#354 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
21-39%
45%
40-59%
51%
≥50%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.60
% American Indian
98%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
2%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student (18-19)
$49,509
$14,113
Spending / Student (18-19)
$42,193
$14,956

Best Nett Lake Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nett Lake Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13090 Westley Dr
Orr, MN 55771
(218) 757-3102
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nett Lake Public School District?
Nett Lake Public School District manages 1 public schools serving 48 students.
What is the rank of Nett Lake Public School District?
Nett Lake Public School District is ranked #349 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nett Lake Public School District?
98% of Nett Lake Public School District students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nett Lake Public School District?
Nett Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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