Total enrollment
5,781
+47 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Douglas County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Douglas County's public-school footprint spans 22 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 5,781, the largest district being Alexandria Public School District. By grade band, the county runs 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Douglas County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
20
+2 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
22
8 districts
Enrollment
5,781
NCES CCD
Median income
$79,043
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.8%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
12
2,689 students
Middle
3
1,022 students
High
6
2,070 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Alexandria Public School District
4,034 students · 8 districts in Douglas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas 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+
29.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.4% under 18
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Garfield Elementary· 69.8%
- Brandon-Evansville High School· 68.8%
- Carlos Elementary· 65.4%
- Miltona Elementary· 60.3%
- Evansville Elementary· 59.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- OSAKIS SECONDARY· 38.2%
- Kalon Prep Academy· 38.7%
- Woodland Elementary School· 43.8%
- Brandon-Evansville Middle School· 46.2%
- WEST CENTRAL AREA S. EL.· 47.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Area High School | Alexandria | High | 09-12 | 1,315 | · |
| Discovery Middle School | Alexandria | Middle | 06-08 | 898 | · |
| Lincoln Elementary | Alexandria | Elementary | KG-05 | 481 | · |
| OSAKIS ELEMENTARY | Osakis | Elementary | PK-06 | 472 | · |
| Voyager Elementary | Alexandria | Elementary | KG-05 | 446 | · |
| OSAKIS SECONDARY | Osakis | High | 07-12 | 415 | · |
| Woodland Elementary School | Alexandria | Elementary | KG-05 | 410 | · |
| Evansville Elementary | Evansville | Elementary | 02-05 | 163 | · |
| Brandon-Evansville High School | Brandon | High | 09-12 | 158 | · |
| Kalon Prep Academy | Alexandria | High | 09-12 | 141 | · |
| WEST CENTRAL AREA S. EL. | Kensington | Elementary | PK-04 | 138 | · |
| Miltona Elementary | Miltona | Elementary | KG-05 | 126 | · |
| Brandon-Evansville Middle School | Brandon | Middle | 06-08 | 124 | · |
| Garfield Elementary | Garfield | Elementary | KG-05 | 117 | · |
| Early Education Center | Alexandria | Elementary | PK-PK | 114 | · |
| Carlos Elementary | Carlos | Elementary | PK-05 | 108 | · |
| Brandon Elementary | Brandon | Elementary | PK-01 | 107 | · |
| Runestone Alternative School | Alexandria | High | 07-12 | 22 | · |
| Bridgeway Career Academy | Alexandria | High | 09-12 | 19 | · |
| Lakes Country Academy - ALEX | Alexandria | Elementary | KG-06 | 7 | · |
| MIDDLE LEVEL LEARNING CENTER | Alexandria | Middle | 07-08 | 0 | · |
| Alexandria Online | Alexandria | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
In Minnesota, Douglas County is a sparse county of about 39,575 residents. 22 public schools across the county educates about 5,781 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $79,043, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Douglas County covers 12 elementary schools (2,689 students), 3 middle schools (1,022), 6 high schools (2,070), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Douglas County is Alexandria Public School District, which alone enrolls about 4,034 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,734 students to 5,781. Douglas County now counts 20 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 93% to 90%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Douglas County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data