Rock Ridge Public Schools

District Overview
Rock Ridge Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 1405 Progress Parkway in Virginia, Minnesota. Nestled in a rural fringe community within the greater Duluth metropolitan region, the district operates five operational schools serving a total of 2,288 students. Providing a complete academic pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade, Rock Ridge offers a comprehensive continuum of learning tailored to the families of northeastern Minnesota. The student body is evenly balanced across all grade levels, guiding learners from early childhood development programs through high school graduation within an inviting community setting.

To foster a supportive and well-rounded educational environment, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling more than 643 full-time equivalent staff members. The core academic team includes nearly 288 full-time equivalent teachers, enhanced by approximately 69 instructional aides who provide direct, targeted assistance in the classroom. Additionally, a dedicated team of roughly 286 support staff personnel ensures that student services, administration, and school facilities run smoothly. This balanced ratio of educators and operational staff reflects Rock Ridge Public Schools' commitment to delivering rich educational opportunities and strong community support for its students.
5
Total Schools
2,288
Total Students
287.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Ridge Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,905
Hispanic71
Black34
Asian11
Two or More204
American Indian61
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,905 (83.3%)
  • Two or More
    204 (8.9%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    61 (2.7%)
  • Black
    34 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rock Ridge Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High3
Other3
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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:5
Students:2,288*
Teachers (FTE):287.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0