Chisago County Public Schools
Chisago County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
24
public schools
Total Enrollment
7,829
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Chisago County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Chisago County has 6 district entries. CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. NORTH BRANCH has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Chisago County
Reported Enrollment
7,829
24 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
2
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Chisago County
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
North Branch Area Public Schools
RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRIO WOLF CREEK DISTANCE LEARNING
Phoenix Academy Charter School
ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT
24 Public Schools in Chisago County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHISAGO LAKES SENIOR HIGH | Profile | CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHISAGO CITY, 55013Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,053 |
| Sunrise River Elementary School | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 875 |
| CHISAGO LAKES MIDDLE | Listed only | CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT | LINDSTROM, 55045Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 796 |
| North Branch Area High School | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 781 |
| LAKESIDE EL. | Listed only | CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHISAGO CITY, 55013Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 754 |
| North Branch Area Middle School | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| C.E. JACOBSON ELEMENTARY | Listed only | RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | RUSH CITY, 55069Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 493 |
| Wyoming Elementary | Listed only | FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | WYOMING, 55092Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 488 |
| RUSH CITY SECONDARY | Listed only | RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | RUSH CITY, 55069Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 419 |
| CHISAGO LAKES EL. | Listed only | CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHISAGO CITY, 55013Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 398 |
| TAYLORS FALLS ELEMENTARY | Listed only | CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHISAGO CITY, 55013Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
| North Branch Area Education Center | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 233 |
| TRIO WOLF CREEK DISTANCE LEARNING | Listed only | TRIO WOLF CREEK DISTANCE LEARNING | CHISAGO CITY, 55013Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | CharterVirtual | 206 |
| Phoenix Academy Charter School | Listed only | Phoenix Academy Charter School | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 160 |
| Distance Learning Academy Secondary | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Virtual | 76 |
| Norse Area Learning Center | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Alternative | 56 |
| CHISAGO LAKES FAMILY CENTER | Listed only | CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHISAGO CITY, 55013Town: Distant | PK | Alternative | 36 |
| Chisago County Schools' Life Work C | Listed only | ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Special Education | 23 |
| Pathway to Change | Listed only | ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT | LINDSTROM, 55045Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 14 |
| Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary | Listed only | North Branch Area Public Schools | NORTH BRANCH, 55056Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Virtual | 11 |
CHISAGO LAKES SENIOR HIGH
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHISAGO CITY, 55013 / Rural: Fringe
Sunrise River Elementary School
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Town: Distant
CHISAGO LAKES MIDDLE
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
LINDSTROM, 55045 / Town: Distant
North Branch Area High School
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Town: Distant
LAKESIDE EL.
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHISAGO CITY, 55013 / Rural: Fringe
North Branch Area Middle School
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Rural: Fringe
C.E. JACOBSON ELEMENTARY
RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
RUSH CITY, 55069 / Town: Distant
Wyoming Elementary
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
WYOMING, 55092 / Town: Fringe
RUSH CITY SECONDARY
RUSH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
RUSH CITY, 55069 / Rural: Fringe
CHISAGO LAKES EL.
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHISAGO CITY, 55013 / Town: Distant
TAYLORS FALLS ELEMENTARY
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHISAGO CITY, 55013 / Rural: Distant
North Branch Area Education Center
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Rural: Fringe
TRIO WOLF CREEK DISTANCE LEARNING
TRIO WOLF CREEK DISTANCE LEARNING
CHISAGO CITY, 55013 / Rural: Fringe
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Phoenix Academy Charter School
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Town: Distant
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Rural: Fringe
Norse Area Learning Center
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Rural: Fringe
CHISAGO LAKES FAMILY CENTER
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHISAGO CITY, 55013 / Town: Distant
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Rural: Fringe
Pathway to Change
ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT
LINDSTROM, 55045 / Town: Distant
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
North Branch Area Public Schools
NORTH BRANCH, 55056 / Rural: Fringe
Chisago County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Chisago County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Chisago County public school directory?
The directory lists 24 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Chisago County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Chisago County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Chisago County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Chisago County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Chisago County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.