Foley’s public schools outscore 81% of Minnesota districts
In Foley, 54% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Foley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Foley’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 801 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Foley’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,611 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 4 the district’s path is Foley Intermediate Elementary, then Foley Senior High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Johns Area School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Foley’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Minnesota school districts, #79 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Foley, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Foley
Foley Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 552 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Foley
Foley Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 552 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Foley
Foley Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 552 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Foley
Foley Elementary
Grades PK–3 · 552 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Foley
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Grades 4–8 · 781 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Foley
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Grades 4–8 · 781 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Foley
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Grades 4–8 · 781 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Foley
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Grades 4–8 · 781 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Foley
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Grades 4–8 · 781 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Foley
Foley Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 588 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Foley
Foley Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 588 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Foley
Foley Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 588 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Foley’s public schools are run by Foley Public School District, which also serves Alberta, Gilman, Gilmanton and Glendorado and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Foley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Foley’s borders.
Every school in Foley
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (ALC - Foley).
Questions about Foley’s schools
Are Foley’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Foley children attend outscore 81% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #79 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Foley in?
Foley Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,921 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Foley kids go to high school?
Foley Senior High, with 588 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Foley’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Foley Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Foley spend per student?
$13,611 in Foley Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Foley?
Yes: St. Johns Area School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 99 students).
Parents talk
What Foley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Foley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.