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Stevens County

Minnesota · Public K-12

In Stevens County, Minnesota, the public-school system rolls up to 7 schools and roughly 1,691 K-12 students, with county median household income around $75,733. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Stevens County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,691
+136 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 86%
% Hispanic
19%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
1,691
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,733
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.3%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
4
883 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
808 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,092 students · 4 districts in Stevens County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stevens 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
82%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
34
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Stevens County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 5 schools in Stevens County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Morris Area ElementaryMorrisElementaryPK-06557·
Morris Area SecondaryMorrisHigh07-12535·
HANCOCK ELEMENTARYHancockElementaryPK-06233·
HANCOCK SEC.HancockHigh07-12204·
CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARYChokioElementaryPK-0673·
CHOKIO-ALBERTA SECONDARYChokioHigh07-1269·
Midwest Special Education Co-opMorrisElementaryPK-PK20·

Cities in Stevens County

Morris3 schoolsChokio2 schoolsHancock2 schools

About Stevens County

Stevens County is a thinly populated Minnesota county of about 9,739 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,691 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,733 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%.

On the school-mix side, Stevens County spans 4 elementary schools (883 students), and 3 high schools (808).

The largest single district in Stevens County is MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 1,092 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 9%: 1,555 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,691 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 86% to 74%.

On allk12, the community for Stevens County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Stevens County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Stevens County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 1,691.
How many high schools are in Stevens County?
Stevens County, Minnesota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 808 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stevens County?
Stevens County, Minnesota has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 883 students.
What is the largest school district in Stevens County?
MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Stevens County, serving approximately 1,092 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Stevens County?
Stevens County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 9,739, with a median age of 34. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Stevens County?
Median household income in Stevens County is $75,733, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stevens County?
Approximately 31.2% of adults 25 and older in Stevens County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stevens County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 28.3% of students in Stevens County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stevens County schools?
Across Stevens County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Stevens County?
Stevens County residents are approximately 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data