ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 35465 125th Avenue in Onamia, Minnesota, the Onamia Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a remote rural community in the central region of the state. Encompassing six operational schools, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal educational profiles for the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a student body of 556 learners. The student population reflects a rich cultural background, predominantly comprising American Indian (243 students) and White (218 students) youth, alongside multiracial, Hispanic, Black, and Asian students, fostering a distinct and culturally inclusive learning environment.

To deliver individualized instruction and comprehensive student services, the Onamia Public School District is backed by a robust staffing model. The district employs approximately 250 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, including nearly 107 FTE classroom teachers, 23 instructional aides, and nearly 120 support personnel. This substantial workforce ensures strong academic guidance, small-group intervention, and dedicated wrap-around support suited to its geographic setting. Families, prospective students, and researchers interested in exploring the district's offerings can reach administration directly at (320) 532-4174 or visit their official website at www.onamia.k12.mn.us.
6
Total Schools
556
Total Students
106.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White218
Hispanic25
Black7
Asian3
Two or More60
American Indian243
  • American Indian
    243 (43.7%)
  • White
    218 (39.2%)
  • Two or More
    60 (10.8%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.5%)
  • Black
    7 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:556*
Teachers (FTE):106.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 6 Schools