Wilkin County Schools & Education
Wilkin County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,740
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#31
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilkin County
Measured School Summary
Wilkin County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,740 per pupil, Wilkin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilkin 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
8 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
91.8%
5.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,740
$723 below the state average
School coverage
8
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
Wilkin County has 8 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 Wilkin 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
Wilkin 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
#31
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
617 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
307 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Campbell-Tintah Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
120 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Wilkin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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.
Intimate Classrooms on the Western Border
Wilkin County manages eight public schools that serve a total of 1,044 students across three districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. With an average school size of just 131 students, the county offers one of the most personal education environments in the state.
Breckenridge Leads Local Education
The Breckenridge Public School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 617 students across four schools. Other families are served by the Rothsay and Campbell-Tintah districts, which manage the remaining student population. There are no charter schools in the county, as the traditional districts effectively meet local demand.
Rural Roots and Small-Town Pride
The school environment is split between town and rural locales, reflecting the county’s agricultural heritage. Breckenridge Elementary is the largest school with 279 students, while most other schools are significantly smaller. This small scale ensures that students receive individual attention and remain deeply connected to their peers.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Wilkin County
Reported Enrollment
1,044
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Wilkin County
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Campbell-Tintah Public Schools
8 Public Schools in Wilkin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECKENRIDGE ELEMENTARY | Record | BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRECKENRIDGE, 56520Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 279 |
| BRECKENRIDGE SENIOR HIGH | Record | BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRECKENRIDGE, 56520Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 227 |
| ROTHSAY ELEMENTARY | Record | ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROTHSAY, 56579Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 169 |
| ROTHSAY SECONDARY | Record | ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | ROTHSAY, 56579Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 138 |
| BRECKENRIDGE MIDDLE | Record | BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRECKENRIDGE, 56520Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 108 |
| CAMPBELL-TINTAH ELEMENTARY | Record | Campbell-Tintah Public Schools | CAMPBELL, 56522Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 69 |
| CAMPBELL-TINTAH SECONDARY | Record | Campbell-Tintah Public Schools | CAMPBELL, 56522Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 51 |
| Breckenridge Area Learning Program | Record | BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRECKENRIDGE, 56520Town: Distant | 8–12 | Alternative | 3 |
BRECKENRIDGE ELEMENTARY
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRECKENRIDGE, 56520 / Town: Distant
BRECKENRIDGE SENIOR HIGH
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRECKENRIDGE, 56520 / Town: Distant
ROTHSAY ELEMENTARY
ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROTHSAY, 56579 / Rural: Remote
ROTHSAY SECONDARY
ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ROTHSAY, 56579 / Rural: Remote
BRECKENRIDGE MIDDLE
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRECKENRIDGE, 56520 / Town: Distant
CAMPBELL-TINTAH ELEMENTARY
Campbell-Tintah Public Schools
CAMPBELL, 56522 / Rural: Remote
CAMPBELL-TINTAH SECONDARY
Campbell-Tintah Public Schools
CAMPBELL, 56522 / Rural: Remote
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRECKENRIDGE, 56520 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,740
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Wilkin County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
Wilkin County manages eight public schools that serve a total of 1,044 students across three districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. With an average school size of just 131 students, the county offers one of the most personal education environments in the state.
What are the major school districts in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
The Breckenridge Public School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 617 students across four schools. Other families are served by the Rothsay and Campbell-Tintah districts, which manage the remaining student population. There are no charter schools in the county, as the traditional districts effectively meet local demand.
What is the school experience like in Wilkin County?
The school environment is split between town and rural locales, reflecting the county’s agricultural heritage. Breckenridge Elementary is the largest school with 279 students, while most other schools are significantly smaller. This small scale ensures that students receive individual attention and remain deeply connected to their peers.
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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.