Total enrollment
2,128
+69 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Kanabec County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Kanabec County's school count of 7 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 2,128 students inside Minnesota, around 13% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Kanabec County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Kanabec County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.9% | #19 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,128 | #56 of 80 | #2,170 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #65 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #70 of 80 | #1,856 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 40.5% | #39 of 80 | #2,076 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.1% | #74 of 80 | #2,192 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.
Residents
16,390
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,128
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,460
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.5%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
2
1,126 students
Middle
1
12 students
High
4
990 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mora Public Schools
1,656 students · 2 districts in Kanabec County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Kanabec 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+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.3% under 18
Test scores in Kanabec County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Mora Elementary School· 62.9%
- Mora High School· 59.1%
- OGILVIE ELEMENTARY· 37.1%
- OGILVIE SECONDARY· 36.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Elementary School | Mora | Elementary | PK-06 | 862 | · |
| Mora High School | Mora | High | 07-12 | 743 | · |
| OGILVIE ELEMENTARY | Ogilvie | Elementary | PK-06 | 264 | · |
| OGILVIE SECONDARY | Ogilvie | High | 07-12 | 206 | · |
| MORA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER | Mora | High | 09-12 | 39 | · |
| MORA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC | Mora | Middle | 06-08 | 12 | · |
| LION Program-Alternative Education | Ogilvie | High | 09-12 | 2 | · |
Cities in Kanabec County
About Kanabec County
Kanabec County is a small Minnesota county of about 16,390 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,128 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,460, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 8% noticeably below the Minnesota median.
On the school-mix side, Kanabec County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,126 students), 1 middle school (12), and 4 high schools (990).
The largest single district in Kanabec County is Mora Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,656 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,128 students, increased 3% from the 2,059 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Kanabec County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data