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Hancock Public School District

371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244-9773
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
434 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
57,779 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 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#19 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
68%
46%
65%
51%
55%
41%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,468 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,378
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,468
$18,580

Best Hancock Public School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Hancock Public School District?
Hancock Public School District is ranked #20 out of 520 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?
85% of Hancock Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 $14,468 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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