Stevens County Schools & Education
Stevens County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,746
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#42
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stevens County
Measured School Summary
Stevens County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,746 per pupil, Stevens County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stevens 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
7 public schools and 4 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
89.5%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,746
$717 below the state average
School coverage
7
4 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
Stevens County has 7 public schools across 4 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 Stevens 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
Stevens 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
#42
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
1,081 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
446 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Chokio-Alberta Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
132 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Midwest Special Education Co-op
Other grade structure
17 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Chokio-Alberta Public Schools 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 Stevens County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stevens 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 Stevens 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.
Stevens County’s Intimate Rural School System
Stevens County operates a compact education system consisting of 7 public schools across 4 districts. This small-scale network serves 1,676 students and focuses on elementary and high school levels. The landscape is characterized by a high level of teacher-student familiarity.
Spotlight on Morris Area Public Schools
Morris Area Public Schools is the primary district, serving 1,081 students across its elementary and secondary campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, as the traditional public districts like Hancock and Chokio-Alberta handle all enrollment. These districts provide a traditional, stable educational foundation.
The Quintessential Rural Education Experience
All 7 schools in Stevens County are classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused learning environment. Morris Area Elementary is the largest school with 553 students, while Chokio-Alberta Secondary is the smallest with only 73 students. The average school size is just 239 students, ensuring personal attention for every child.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Stevens County
Reported Enrollment
1,676
7 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Stevens County
MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chokio-Alberta Public Schools
Midwest Special Education Co-op
7 Public Schools in Stevens 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Area Elementary | Record | MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MORRIS, 56267Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 553 |
| Morris Area Secondary | Record | MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MORRIS, 56267Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 528 |
| HANCOCK ELEMENTARY | Record | HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | HANCOCK, 56244Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 240 |
| HANCOCK SEC. | Record | HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | HANCOCK, 56244Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 206 |
| CHOKIO-ALBERTA SECONDARY | Record | Chokio-Alberta Public Schools | CHOKIO, 56221Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 73 |
| CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARY | Record | Chokio-Alberta Public Schools | CHOKIO, 56221Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 59 |
| Midwest Special Education Co-op | Record | Midwest Special Education Co-op | MORRIS, 56267Rural: Fringe | PK | Special Education | 17 |
Morris Area Elementary
MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MORRIS, 56267 / Rural: Fringe
Morris Area Secondary
MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MORRIS, 56267 / Rural: Fringe
HANCOCK ELEMENTARY
HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
HANCOCK, 56244 / Rural: Distant
CHOKIO-ALBERTA SECONDARY
Chokio-Alberta Public Schools
CHOKIO, 56221 / Rural: Remote
CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARY
Chokio-Alberta Public Schools
CHOKIO, 56221 / Rural: Remote
Midwest Special Education Co-op
Midwest Special Education Co-op
MORRIS, 56267 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,746
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Stevens County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stevens County, Minnesota?
Stevens County operates a compact education system consisting of 7 public schools across 4 districts. This small-scale network serves 1,676 students and focuses on elementary and high school levels. The landscape is characterized by a high level of teacher-student familiarity.
What are the major school districts in Stevens County, Minnesota?
Morris Area Public Schools is the primary district, serving 1,081 students across its elementary and secondary campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, as the traditional public districts like Hancock and Chokio-Alberta handle all enrollment. These districts provide a traditional, stable educational foundation.
What is the school experience like in Stevens County?
All 7 schools in Stevens County are classified as rural, offering a quiet and focused learning environment. Morris Area Elementary is the largest school with 553 students, while Chokio-Alberta Secondary is the smallest with only 73 students. The average school size is just 239 students, ensuring personal attention for every child.
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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.