Total enrollment
4,290
-193 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
15 schools in Willmar
Minnesota · Public K-12
Of the 15 public K-12 schools in Willmar, combined enrollment is roughly 4,290 students (an average of 286 per campus).
7-year change in Willmar
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 42%
% Hispanic
45%
was 34%
% Black
14%
was 20%
% Asian
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREAM Technical Academy | High | 07-12 | 72 |
| Greater Minnesota Education Center | Combined | 03-12 | 0 |
| Jefferson Early Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 26 |
| Jefferson Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 89 |
| Kandiyohi Academy | Combined | M-M | · |
| Kennedy Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 672 |
| Lake Park School | Combined | 04-12 | 33 |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 623 |
| Lakeview School | Combined | KG-12 | 11 |
| Middle School ALC | Middle | 06-08 | 27 |
| Prairie Lakes Education Center | Combined | 04-12 | 19 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 580 |
| Willmar Area Learning Center | High | 09-12 | 91 |
| Willmar Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 842 |
| Willmar Senior High | High | 09-12 | 1,205 |
About Willmar
Willmar, Minnesota is home to 15 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,290 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 5 other.
Average school size in Willmar is around 286 students, 20% noticeably below the Minnesota average of about 357.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Willmar has fell 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,483 students to 4,290. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 34% to 45%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Willmar discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.