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Wilkin County

Minnesota · Public K-12

The 8 public K-12 schools in Wilkin County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high), with combined enrollment around 1,114.

7-year change in Wilkin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,025
-91 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 89%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,114
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,410
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.1%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
3
525 students
Middle
1
89 students
High
4
500 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
665 students · 3 districts in Wilkin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wilkin 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
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.7% under 18

Test scores in Wilkin County

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

See all 5 schools in Wilkin County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Breckenridge Middle/High SchoolBreckenridgeHigh07-12311·
BRECKENRIDGE ELEMENTARYBreckenridgeElementaryPK-06265·
ROTHSAY ELEMENTARYRothsayElementaryPK-06194·
ROTHSAY SECONDARYRothsayHigh07-12140·
BRECKENRIDGE MIDDLEBreckenridgeMiddle07-0889·
CAMPBELL-TINTAH ELEMENTARYCampbellElementaryPK-0666·
CAMPBELL-TINTAH SECONDARYCampbellHigh07-1249·
Breckenridge Area Learning ProgramBreckenridgeHigh07-120·

Cities in Wilkin County

Breckenridge4 schoolsCampbell2 schoolsRothsay2 schools

About Wilkin County

Wilkin County is a rural-scale Minnesota county of about 6,371 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,114 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $71,410 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Minnesota median.

On the school-mix side, Wilkin County is made up of 3 elementary schools (525 students), 1 middle school (89), and 4 high schools (500).

The largest single district in Wilkin County is BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 665 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,025 students, declined 8% from the 1,116 reported in SY 2017-18. Wilkin County now counts 6 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 89% to 83%.

On this page, the community for Wilkin County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,114 students.
How many high schools are in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 500 students.
How many middle schools are in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 89 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 525 students.
What is the largest school district in Wilkin County?
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Wilkin County, serving approximately 665 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wilkin County?
Wilkin County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 6,371, with a median age of 42. About 22.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wilkin County?
Median household income in Wilkin County is $71,410, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wilkin County?
Approximately 23.0% of adults 25 and older in Wilkin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wilkin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.1% of students in Wilkin 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 Wilkin County schools?
Across Wilkin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.

Wilkin County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data