Top Rankings
Litchfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,562 students in Litchfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Litchfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
1,562 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Litchfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 527 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
201 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
12%
# Black Students
11 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
1,301 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
83%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
116
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,138 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,523
$17,854
Spending / Student
$20,138
$18,580
Best Litchfield Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Pleasure Dr
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Grades: K-4
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Area Learning Program
Alternative School
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Special Education School
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Grades: PK
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield Public School District?
Litchfield Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,562 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield Public School District?
Litchfield Public School District is ranked #118 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield Public School District?
83% of Litchfield Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield Public School District?
Litchfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Litchfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,138 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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