For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 619 students in Kittson County, MN (there are , serving 91 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Kittson County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kittson County, MN are Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Tri-county Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittson County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kittson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kittson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittson Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tri-county Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lancaster Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Kittson Central Secondary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Karlstad Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Kittson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
911 Pacific Ave
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Gr: K-2 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kittson County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Kittson County, MN include Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Tri-county Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Kittson County?
6 public schools are located in Kittson County.
What percentage of students in Kittson County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Kittson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson County?
Kittson County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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