Chippewa County Schools & Education
Chippewa County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,485
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#69
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chippewa County
Measured School Summary
Chippewa County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 83.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Chippewa County spends $8,485 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chippewa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
83.0%
3.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,485
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
11
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Chippewa County has 11 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Chippewa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Chippewa County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#69
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,383 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
MACCRAY School District
Elementary and high visible
736 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MN River Valley Education District
High school only in this slice
90 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Chippewa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Chippewa County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Chippewa County, Minnesota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Streamlined Schooling in Chippewa
Chippewa County manages a focused network of 11 schools across 3 districts for its 2,235 students. This infrastructure includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
Steady Investment in Local Pupils
Per-pupil expenditure is $8,485, aligning closely with the Minnesota state average of $8,463. The county maintains an 83% graduation rate, working toward the state benchmark of 86.6%.
Montevideo Public Schools Core
The Montevideo Public School District is the county's primary educational provider, serving 1,383 students across 5 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a traditional public school focus.
Town-Centered Campus Life
Most students attend school in town settings, as 8 of the 11 schools are located in these areas. Montevideo Middle is the largest single school with 432 students, contributing to an average school size of 248.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Chippewa County
Reported Enrollment
2,235
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Chippewa County
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MACCRAY School District
MN River Valley Education District
11 Public Schools in Chippewa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE | Record | MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 432 |
| MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH | Record | MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 386 |
| MACCRAY Elementary | Record | MACCRAY School District | CLARA CITY, 56222Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 370 |
| MACCRAY Secondary | Record | MACCRAY School District | CLARA CITY, 56222Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 366 |
| RAMSEY ELEMENTARY | Record | MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 338 |
| Sanford Elementary School | Record | MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 187 |
| MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased | Record | MN River Valley Education District | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 90 |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center | Record | MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | PK | Other | 40 |
| SWWC ELC - Montevideo | Record | Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Special Education | 26 |
| MN RIVER VALLEY ALC-SUMMER | Record | MN River Valley Education District | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | 7–10 | Alternative | 0 |
| MN River Valley Ed-Online Learning | Record | MN River Valley Education District | MONTEVIDEO, 56265Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 0 |
MONTEVIDEO MIDDLE
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
MONTEVIDEO SENIOR HIGH
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
MACCRAY Elementary
MACCRAY School District
CLARA CITY, 56222 / Rural: Remote
RAMSEY ELEMENTARY
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
Sanford Elementary School
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased
MN River Valley Education District
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
SWWC ELC - Montevideo
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Rural: Fringe
MN RIVER VALLEY ALC-SUMMER
MN River Valley Education District
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
MN River Valley Ed-Online Learning
MN River Valley Education District
MONTEVIDEO, 56265 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,485
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Chippewa County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chippewa County, Minnesota?
Chippewa County manages a focused network of 11 schools across 3 districts for its 2,235 students. This infrastructure includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
How do schools in Chippewa County perform academically?
Per-pupil expenditure is $8,485, aligning closely with the Minnesota state average of $8,463. The county maintains an 83% graduation rate, working toward the state benchmark of 86.6%.
What are the major school districts in Chippewa County, Minnesota?
The Montevideo Public School District is the county's primary educational provider, serving 1,383 students across 5 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Chippewa County?
Most students attend school in town settings, as 8 of the 11 schools are located in these areas. Montevideo Middle is the largest single school with 432 students, contributing to an average school size of 248.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.