Top Rankings
Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,772 students in Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
6,772 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 520 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 525 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
72%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,501 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,518 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,501
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,518
$18,580
Best Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 Birch St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1721 Westview Street
Hugo, MN 55038
(763) 792-5800
Hugo, MN 55038
(763) 792-5800
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Golden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6200
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6200
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,544 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,997 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Pines School - Nsp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Pines School - Rjc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7565 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pines School - Acs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7545 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
4757 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
575 Birch Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: PK-K | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Journey
Special Education School
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: 12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search
Special Education School
4707 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: 12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,772 students.
What is the rank of Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #35 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
72% of Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,518 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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