Public schools in Finlayson, MN
5 open public schools with an address in Finlayson, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
790
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Finlayson public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Finlayson, MN: 3 elementary, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 790 students, an average of 158 per school. The largest campus is East Central Elementary (391 students).
East Central School District operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Finlayson campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Finlayson
Elementary schools in Finlayson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Early Childhood East Central School District | PK–KG | 0 | — | |
| East Central Elementary East Central School District | PK–06 | 391 | 14:1 | |
| Finlayson Elementary Hinckley-Finlayson School District | PK–06 | 58 | 10.2:1 |
High schools in Finlayson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Area Learning Center East Central School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 32 | 16:1 | |
| East Central Senior Secondary East Central School District | 07–12 | 309 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.5%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Finlayson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (790 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Finlayson
How many public schools are in Finlayson, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Finlayson: 3 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 790 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Finlayson?
Schools with an address in Finlayson belong to 2 education agencies, led by East Central School District (4 schools), Hinckley-Finlayson School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Finlayson?
East Central Senior Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Finlayson, with 309 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Finlayson?
No school with an address in Finlayson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Finlayson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Finlayson public schools is 14.1:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Finlayson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities