Photo: pierz · Public domainPierz’s public schools outscore 78% of Minnesota districts
On the state math tests, 55% of Pierz’s students scored proficient, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pierz, 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 97% 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.
Pierz’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 553 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pierz’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 55% 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 $13,732 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Healy Secondary. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Holy Trinity Catholic 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 Pierz’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Minnesota school districts. 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 Pierz, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Pierz
Pioneer Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 607 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Pierz
Healy Secondary
Grades 7–12 · 607 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Pierz
Healy Secondary
Grades 7–12 · 607 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Pierz
Healy Secondary
Grades 7–12 · 607 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Pierz
Healy Secondary
Grades 7–12 · 607 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Pierz
Healy Secondary
Grades 7–12 · 607 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Pierz
Healy Secondary
Grades 7–12 · 607 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Pierz’s public schools are run by Pierz Public School District. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Pierz vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Pierz’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pierz | A− | Pierz Public |
| Pierz Township | — | Pierz Public |
| Buh | — | Pierz Public |
| Genola | — | Pierz Public |
All 3 neighbors share Pierz Public with Pierz, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Pierz
3 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: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (F.E.D. Pierz Credit Recovery and Pierz Alternative Program).
Questions about Pierz’s schools
Are Pierz’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pierz children attend outscore 78% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pierz in?
Pierz Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,214 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is Pierz’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Pierz Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Pierz spend per student?
$13,732 in Pierz Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Pierz?
Yes: Holy Trinity Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–6, 123 students).
Parents talk
What Pierz families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pierz → 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.