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Best Chisago County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 5,392 students in Chisago County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chisago County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: 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
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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
Wildcat Academy Elementary School
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Gr: K-5
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 elementary schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chisago County, MN include Lakeside Elementary School, Wyoming Elementary School and Sunrise River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chisago County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Chisago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago County?
Chisago County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chisago County are often viewed compared to one another?

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