Total enrollment
904
+6 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Paynesville
Minnesota · Public K-12
For a city in Minnesota, Paynesville carries 4 public K-12 schools, with combined enrollment of about 904 students and an average school size near 226.
4-year change in Paynesville
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,519
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
904
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paynesville Area Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 429 |
| Paynesville Area Secondary School | High | 06-12 | 465 |
| PAYNESVILLE MIDDLE | Combined | M-M | · |
| WCED 18-22 Program | High | 12-12 | 10 |
About Paynesville
Across Paynesville, Minnesota, 4 public schools serves about 904 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Paynesville is around 226 students, 37% noticeably below the Minnesota average of about 357.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 898 students in SY 2020-21 versus 904 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Paynesville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.