For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 612 students in Kittson County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 91 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Kittson County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kittson County, MN are Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Tri-county Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittson County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kittson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kittson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittson Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lancaster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tri-county Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Lancaster Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Kittson Central Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Karlstad Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Pembina Tr
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Kittson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Pacific Ave
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Grades: K-2
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kittson County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Kittson County, MN include Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Tri-county Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Kittson County?
6 public schools are located in Kittson County.
What percentage of students in Kittson County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Kittson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson County?
Kittson County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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