School District · Minnesota
Paynesville Public School District
📍 Paynesville, MN · Stearns County · NCES LEAID 2728140
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
801 BUSINESS 23 S, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2728140
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Paynesville Public School District2 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Paynesville Public School District?▼
Paynesville Public School District serves 2 zip codes: 56362, 56371. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Paynesville Public School District rated?▼
Paynesville Public School District has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 51st percentile among Minnesota school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Minnesota only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Paynesville Public School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 894 students across 3 schools for Paynesville Public School District.
What grades does Paynesville Public School District serve?▼
Paynesville Public School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Paynesville Public School District?▼
You can reach Paynesville Public School District by phone at (320)243-3410 or by mail at 801 BUSINESS 23 S, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Paynesville Public School District
Paynesville Public School District is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Minnesota, primarily in Stearns County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 51st percentile among Minnesota districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Minnesota districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (320)243-3410 before making a housing decision.