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OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · Public School District
33
Schools
20,737
Students
$18,446
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
48.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Minnesota serving 20,737 students across 33 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,446 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (33)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
279Online Learning Program 6-806–0899
Brooklyn Middle STEAM School06–08978
Maple Grove Middle School06–081,598
North View Middle School06–08406
Osseo Middle School06–081,155
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood Special EducationPK–PK367
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,446+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
31%
State
59.3%
Local (property tax)
30.9%
Federal
9.9%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
33
Schools
20,737
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,446 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 33 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 33 public schools, serving a total of 20,737 students.
What is the graduation rate for OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $18,446 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
48% of students in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.