For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 8,434 students in Chisago County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 166 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Chisago County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chisago County, MN are Lakeside Elementary School, Wyoming Elementary School and Sunrise River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisago County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chisago County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29678 Karmel Ave.
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2300
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2300
Grades: 2-5
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Wyoming Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25701 Forest Blvd N
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-8000
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-8000
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: 1-5
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
Chisago Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29400 Olinda Tr
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #55.
Marine Area Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14189 Ostlund Trail N
Shafer, MN 55074
(651) 409-3122
Shafer, MN 55074
(651) 409-3122
Grades: K-6
| 219 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1244
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1244
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #99.
Chisago Lakes Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13750 Lake Blvd
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2400
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #1010.
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Harte
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #1111.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #1212.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21900 Typo Creek Dr Ne
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-1900
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #1313.
Taylors Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 West St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2100
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1414.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1515.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Rank: #1616.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1717.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #1818.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1244
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1244
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
11009 284th St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2200
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2200
Grades: PK-1
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Alternative School
11009 284th Street
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog
Alternative School
29400 Olinda Tr
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City
Alternative School
7600 525th St
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
38705 Grand Avenue
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1022
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1022
Grades: PK-K
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skillbuilding Opportunities For Academy
Special Education School
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1244
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1244
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Chisago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Grades: 12
| 29 students
Fairview Day Treatment Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2501
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Franconia School Record (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Missing Address
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Shafer, MN 55074
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Level 4 Program Pathways To Change (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Grades: PK
| 26 students
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Grades: PK
| 56 students
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11725 Stinson Avenue
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2076
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
10363 Liberty
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Chisago County, MN include Lakeside Elementary School, Wyoming Elementary School and Sunrise River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chisago County?
29 public schools are located in Chisago County.
What percentage of students in Chisago County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Chisago County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chisago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chisago County include: North Branch Area High School vs. Chisago Lakes Senior High School, Chisago Lakes Senior High School vs. North Branch Area High School, Rush City Secondary vs. North Branch Area High School
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