Total enrollment
7,668
+66 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Chisago County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Chisago County sits inside Minnesota and runs 27 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 7,668 students. Chisago Lakes School District alone accounts for 3,317 of those students. The level mix is 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 11 high schools.
4-year change in Chisago County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
23
+2 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Chisago County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.1% | #40 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,668 | #19 of 80 | #981 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 23 | #22 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #64 of 80 | #1,752 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 26.7% | #77 of 80 | #2,448 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.3% | #67 of 80 | #1,956 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.
Chisago County school rankings
Residents
57,991
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
27
8 districts
Enrollment
7,668
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$99,400
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.7%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
11
3,743 students
Middle
3
1,357 students
High
11
2,550 students
Combined / other
2
18 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chisago Lakes School District
3,317 students · 8 districts in Chisago County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chisago 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+
24.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.3% under 18
Test scores in Chisago County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Chisago Lakes Middle· 60.5%
- Lakeside El.· 54.8%
- Wyoming Elementary· 52.4%
- Chisago Lakes Senior High· 52.3%
- Sunrise River Elementary School· 47.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North Branch Area High School· 32.6%
- Phoenix Academy Charter School· 44.2%
- C.E. JACOBSON ELEMENTARY· 44.2%
- North Branch Area Middle School· 44.8%
- Taylors Falls Elementary· 46.8%
Cities in Chisago County
About Chisago County
In Minnesota, Chisago County is a compact county of about 57,991 residents. 27 public schools across the county teaches about 7,668 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $99,400, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 28% noticeably above the Minnesota median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Chisago County comprises 11 elementary schools (3,743 students), 3 middle schools (1,357), 11 high schools (2,550), and 2 combined or other schools.
Chisago Lakes School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,317 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chisago County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,602 students to 7,668. Over that span, Chisago County gained 2 schools, going from 21 to 23.
On allk12, the community for Chisago County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data