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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chisago County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 8,183 students in Chisago County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 133 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, Chisago Lakes Senior High School and Wyoming 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 46%), 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chisago County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2300
Gr: 2-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chisago Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29400 Olinda Tr
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25701 Forest Blvd N
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: 1-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Chisago Lakes Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13750 Lake Blvd
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pathway To Change
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Taylors Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
648 West St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
95 S Harte
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21900 Typo Creek Dr Ne
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 982-1900
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1000
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38460 Lincoln Trl, Ste 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10363 Liberty Ln
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Elementary School
11009 284th St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2200
Gr: PK-1 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Alternative School
11009 284th Street
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog
Alternative School
29400 Olinda Tr
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City
Alternative School
7600 525th St
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
North Branch Area Education Center
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1225
Gr: PK-K | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Skillbuilding Opportunities For Academy
Special Education School
13750 Lake Boulevard
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(320) 358-1214
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy Elementary School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy High School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wildcat Academy Middle School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Gr: 6-8

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, Chisago Lakes Senior High School and Wyoming Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chisago County?
28 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chisago County are often viewed compared to one another?

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