Kittson County Schools & Education
Kittson County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,301
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#29
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kittson County
Measured School Summary
Kittson County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.4%.
Funding Context
Kittson County spends $10,301 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 14% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kittson 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
6 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
87.4%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,301
$1,838 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Kittson County has 6 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 Kittson 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
Kittson 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
#29
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above 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.
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
242 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
189 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LANCASTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
181 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Kittson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kittson County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Kittson 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.
Small Districts, High Personal Attention
Kittson County operates a lean educational system of six public schools serving a total of 612 students. These schools are split evenly between elementary and high school levels across three local districts. This structure ensures that students benefit from a very high ratio of staff to pupils.
Localized Control Across Three Districts
Kittson Central is the largest district in the county with 242 students, followed by Tri-County and Lancaster Public Schools. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the community's focus is entirely on its traditional public school system. Each district serves a vital role in maintaining the social fabric of their respective towns.
An Entirely Rural Learning Experience
Every single school in Kittson County is classified as rural, offering a quiet and safe environment for learning. The average school size is just 102 students, with Kittson Central Elementary being the largest at 133 pupils. Lancaster Secondary is the smallest, providing an intimate high school experience for only 76 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Kittson County
Reported Enrollment
612
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Kittson County
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LANCASTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 Public Schools in Kittson 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KITTSON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Record | KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HALLOCK, 56728Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 133 |
| KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY | Record | TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | KARLSTAD, 56732Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 115 |
| KITTSON CENTRAL SECONDARY | Record | KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | HALLOCK, 56728Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 109 |
| LANCASTER ELEMENTARY | Record | LANCASTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LANCASTER, 56735Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 105 |
| LANCASTER SECONDARY | Record | LANCASTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | LANCASTER, 56735Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 76 |
| TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY | Record | TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | KARLSTAD, 56732Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 74 |
KITTSON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HALLOCK, 56728 / Rural: Remote
KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY
TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
KARLSTAD, 56732 / Rural: Remote
KITTSON CENTRAL SECONDARY
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HALLOCK, 56728 / Rural: Remote
LANCASTER ELEMENTARY
LANCASTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LANCASTER, 56735 / Rural: Remote
LANCASTER SECONDARY
LANCASTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
LANCASTER, 56735 / Rural: Remote
TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY
TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
KARLSTAD, 56732 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,301
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Kittson County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kittson County, Minnesota?
Kittson County operates a lean educational system of six public schools serving a total of 612 students. These schools are split evenly between elementary and high school levels across three local districts. This structure ensures that students benefit from a very high ratio of staff to pupils.
What are the major school districts in Kittson County, Minnesota?
Kittson Central is the largest district in the county with 242 students, followed by Tri-County and Lancaster Public Schools. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the community's focus is entirely on its traditional public school system. Each district serves a vital role in maintaining the social fabric of their respective towns.
What is the school experience like in Kittson County?
Every single school in Kittson County is classified as rural, offering a quiet and safe environment for learning. The average school size is just 102 students, with Kittson Central Elementary being the largest at 133 pupils. Lancaster Secondary is the smallest, providing an intimate high school experience for only 76 students.
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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.