For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,044 students in Wilkin County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Wilkin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilkin County, MN are Rothsay Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School and Rothsay Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkin 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 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wilkin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wilkin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rothsay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Rothsay Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Campbell-tintah Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 Connecticut Ave
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Breckenridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 13th Street N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Grades: 7-8
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Campbell-tintah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 Connecticut Ave
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #77.
Breckenridge Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 N 13th St
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
710 13th Street North
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Wilkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Second St Nw
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilkin County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Wilkin County, MN include Rothsay Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School and Rothsay Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Wilkin County?
8 public schools are located in Wilkin County.
What percentage of students in Wilkin County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Wilkin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilkin County include: Rothsay Secondary vs. Breckenridge Senior High School, Breckenridge Senior High School vs. Rothsay Secondary
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