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Schools in Zumbrota · Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District

Zumbrota’s public schools outscore 85% of Minnesota districts

On the state math tests, 60% of Zumbrota’s students scored proficient, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Zumbrota, 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.

#61of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% 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.

Reading proficiency
55%
▲ 4 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 15 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 7–11 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.5K
▼ 10% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.7
MN 14.8
Schools in town
4
1,242 students on the public path
In brief

Zumbrota’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1460 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Zumbrota’s, its schools beat 90%, higher than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 60% 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 $15,458 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School, then Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School, then Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Christ Lutheran 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Zumbrota’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 85% of Minnesota school districts, #61 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1460)Better than 90%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 600 test results and a graduating class of 84 could put Zumbrota anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of Zumbrota’s students in the tested grades sat them (577 in math, 622 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Zumbrota, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary SchoolZumbrota-Mazeppa School DistrictNo scores
3–6Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary Schoolin MazeppaA−
7–8Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle SchoolZumbrota-Mazeppa School DistrictA−
9–12Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior HighZumbrota-Mazeppa School DistrictA−

Zumbrota’s public schools are run by Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, which also serves Chester, Mazeppa, Mazeppa and Minneola 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.

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,242 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 14.7 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$15,458MN $17,091 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 51.1% · 622 students tested
Math60%
State average 44.8% · 577 students tested

Zumbrota vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Zumbrota’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ZumbrotaAZumbrota-Mazeppa
Zumbrota Township—Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Minneola—Zumbrota-Mazeppa PK–12 · Kenyon-Wanamingo PK–12
Pine Island—Zumbrota-Mazeppa PK–12 · Pine Island Public PK–12
Roscoe—Pine Island Public PK–12 · Kenyon-Wanamingo PK–12 · Zumbrota-Mazeppa PK–12

All 4 neighbors share Zumbrota-Mazeppa with Zumbrota, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Zumbrota

5 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).

District schools in Zumbrotaby address
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
298 students14:1Rate it →
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A−
194 students14:1Rate it →
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High
High · Grades 9–12
A−
401 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Zumbrotain other towns
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Mazeppa
A−
349 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Christ Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
49 students14:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Zumbrota-Mazeppa Credit Recovery).

Questions about Zumbrota’s schools

Are Zumbrota’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Zumbrota children attend outscore 85% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #61 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Zumbrota in?

Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,242 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Zumbrota kids go to high school?

Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High, with 401 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Zumbrota’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Zumbrota spend per student?

$15,458 in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Zumbrota?

Yes: Christ Lutheran School (religious, grades K–8, 49 students).

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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.