Total enrollment
904
-29 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Paynesville
Minnesota · Public K-12
For a city in Minnesota, Paynesville carries 4 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 904 students and an average school size near 226.
7-year change in Paynesville
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 3%: 933 students in SY 2017-18 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.