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Kittson County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Parents in Kittson County researching K-12 options have 6 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 634 (3 elementary and 3 high).

7-year change in Kittson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
634
+14 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
634
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,100
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.9%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
3
357 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
277 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
247 students · 3 districts in Kittson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kittson 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
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
29.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
48
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Kittson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 6 schools in Kittson County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
KITTSON CENTRAL ELEMENTARYHallockElementaryPK-06139·
LANCASTER ELEMENTARYLancasterElementaryPK-06122·
KITTSON CENTRAL SECONDARYHallockHigh07-12108·
KARLSTAD ELEMENTARYKarlstadElementaryPK-0696·
LANCASTER SECONDARYLancasterHigh07-1286·
TRI-COUNTY SECONDARYKarlstadHigh07-1283·

Cities in Kittson County

Hallock2 schoolsKarlstad2 schoolsLancaster2 schools

About Kittson County

Kittson County is a rural-scale Minnesota county of about 4,084 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 634 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $76,100, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Kittson County spans 3 elementary schools (357 students), and 3 high schools (277).

The largest single district in Kittson County is KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 247 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Kittson County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 620 students to 634.

On allk12, the community for Kittson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Kittson County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Kittson County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 634.
How many high schools are in Kittson County?
Kittson County, Minnesota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 277 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kittson County?
Kittson County, Minnesota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 357 students.
What is the largest school district in Kittson County?
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Kittson County, serving approximately 247 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Kittson County?
Kittson County has roughly 4,084 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Kittson County?
Median household income in Kittson County is $76,100, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kittson County?
Approximately 29.1% of adults 25 and older in Kittson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kittson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.9% of students in Kittson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kittson County schools?
Across Kittson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Kittson County?
Kittson County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data