Swift County Public Schools
Swift County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
8
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,838
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Swift 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.
Swift County has 3 district entries. BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. BENSON has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
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
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Swift County
Reported Enrollment
1,838
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Swift County
KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
8 Public Schools in Swift 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURDOCK ELEMENTARY | Listed only | KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG | MURDOCK, 56271Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 437 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY | Listed only | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENSON, 56215Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 406 |
| KERKHOVEN SECONDARY | Listed only | KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG | KERKHOVEN, 56252Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 387 |
| BENSON SECONDARY | Listed only | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENSON, 56215Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 353 |
| APPLETON ELEMENTARY | Listed only | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools | APPLETON, 56208Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 206 |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER | Listed only | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENSON, 56215Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 25 |
| HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH | Listed only | BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BENSON, 56215Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Alternative | 24 |
| KMS Learning Center | Listed only | Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop | KERKHOVEN, 56252Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
MURDOCK ELEMENTARY
KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
MURDOCK, 56271 / Rural: Remote
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENSON, 56215 / Town: Remote
KERKHOVEN SECONDARY
KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
KERKHOVEN, 56252 / Rural: Remote
BENSON SECONDARY
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENSON, 56215 / Town: Remote
APPLETON ELEMENTARY
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
APPLETON, 56208 / Rural: Remote
BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENSON, 56215 / Town: Remote
HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENSON, 56215 / Rural: Fringe
KMS Learning Center
Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop
KERKHOVEN, 56252 / Rural: Remote
Swift County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Swift 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 Swift County public school directory?
The directory lists 8 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 Swift 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 Swift 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 Swift County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Swift County?
Start with the 3 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.
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.