Total enrollment
2,194
+355 (+19%) vs SY 2020-21
Chippewa County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Chippewa County reports 11 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 12,377, with an average school size of 199 students. The level mix is 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Chippewa County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
+2 (+29%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Chippewa County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.5% | #48 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,194 | #55 of 80 | #2,124 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #56 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #31 of 80 | #1,152 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 52.1% | #13 of 80 | #1,509 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.2% | #21 of 80 | #1,250 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Chippewa County school rankings
Residents
12,377
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
2,194
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,458
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.1%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
4
891 students
Middle
1
393 students
High
5
880 students
Combined / other
1
30 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,372 students · 4 districts in Chippewa County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chippewa County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.4% under 18
Test scores in Chippewa County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH· 48.5%
- MACCRAY Secondary· 46.4%
- MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE· 45.6%
- Sanford Elementary School· 44.8%
- MACCRAY Elementary· 42.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH | Montevideo | High | 09-12 | 408 | · |
| MACCRAY Secondary | Clara City | High | 06-12 | 402 | · |
| MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE | Montevideo | Middle | 05-08 | 393 | · |
| MACCRAY Elementary | Clara City | Elementary | PK-05 | 320 | · |
| Sanford Elementary School | Montevideo | Elementary | 01-04 | 277 | · |
| RAMSEY ELEMENTARY | Montevideo | Elementary | KG-02 | 260 | · |
| MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased | Montevideo | High | 07-12 | 70 | · |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center | Montevideo | Elementary | PK-PK | 34 | · |
| SWWC ELC - Montevideo | Montevideo | Combined | KG-12 | 30 | · |
| MN RIVER VALLEY ALC-SUMMER | Montevideo | High | 07-10 | 0 | · |
| MN River Valley Ed-Online Learning | Montevideo | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Chippewa County
About Chippewa County
Across the low-population Minnesota county of Chippewa County of about 12,377 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 2,194 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,458, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 8% below the Minnesota median.
On the school-mix side, Chippewa County consists of 4 elementary schools (891 students), 1 middle school (393), 5 high schools (880), and 1 combined or other schools.
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,372 students across Chippewa County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 19%: 1,839 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,194 in SY 2024-25. Chippewa County now counts 9 public schools, up from 7 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chippewa County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data