Total enrollment
179
-19 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Karlstad
Minnesota · Public K-12
In Karlstad, Minnesota, public K-12 schools total 2 and serve approximately 179 students, with an average school size of 90.
7-year change in Karlstad
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 97%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-06 | 96 |
| TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY | High | 07-12 | 83 |
About Karlstad
Karlstad is a small Minnesota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 179 students total.
On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Karlstad is around 90 students, 75% lower than the Minnesota average of about 357.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 10%: 198 students in SY 2017-18 versus 179 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 97% to 93%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Karlstad discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.