Can I use Wright County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Wright County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Wright County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Wright County?

Start with the 84 listed public schools and 14 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Wright County Schools & Education

Name: Wright County, Minnesota Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Wright County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,132

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

63/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#27

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wright County

Measured School Summary

Wright County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.3%.

Funding Context

Wright County spends $8,132 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 15% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wright 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

84 public schools and 14 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 #27 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

91.3%

4.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,132

$331 below the state average

School coverage

14 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

Wright County has 84 public schools across 14 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Wright 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.

Large multi-district county

Wright County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#27

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.

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

Elementary to high school visible

6,670 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 4Other 0

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Elementary to high school visible

5,313 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 3Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,142 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 4Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,448 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Wright County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wright County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Wright 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.

A Robust and Growing School System

Wright County features an extensive network of 84 public schools serving 28,119 students across 14 districts. The county is well-equipped with 30 elementary, 17 middle, and 32 high schools. This large-scale infrastructure supports one of the most significant student populations in the region.

Powerhouse Districts in St. Michael and Buffalo

The St. Michael-Albertville and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose districts lead the county, serving 6,670 and 5,313 students respectively. While traditional districts dominate, the county also hosts five charter schools for families seeking alternative educational models. The specialized Sherburne and Northern Wright district also provides targeted support across 11 facilities.

Town Hubs and Large-Scale High Schools

Wright County schools are primarily located in town settings (46) and rural areas (27), with a growing suburban presence. St. Michael-Albertville Senior High is a major local landmark, enrolling 2,240 students in a high-energy environment. The average school size of 365 students ensures a balance between diverse opportunities and community connection.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Wright County

Reported Enrollment

28,119

84 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary30

Middle17

High32

Other5

14 School Districts in Wright County

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

2,448 students

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

7 schools

2,100 students

ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

2,049 students

HOWARD LAKE-WAVERLY-WINSTED

7 schools

1,305 students

MAPLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

761 students

KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL

3 schools

528 students

Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci

11 schools

212 students

84 Public Schools in Wright County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Wright County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE SENIOR HIGH	Profile	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	SAINT MICHAEL, 55376Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,240
BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	BUFFALO, 55313Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,818
MONTICELLO SENIOR HIGH	Profile	MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	MONTICELLO, 55362Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,305
Delano High School	Profile	DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	DELANO, 55328Town: Fringe	7–12	High	1,209
BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE	Profile	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools	BUFFALO, 55313Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,142
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West	Profile	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	ALBERTVILLE, 55301Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	1,047
ANNANDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Profile	ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ANNANDALE, 55302Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	962
MONTICELLO MIDDLE	Profile	MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	MONTICELLO, 55362Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	946
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE MIDDLE EAST	Record	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	SAINT MICHAEL, 55376Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	892
Prairie View Middle School	Record	Elk River Public School District	OTSEGO, 55330Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	815
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY	Record	MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	MONTICELLO, 55362Town: Fringe	1–5	Primary	788
DELANO ELEMENTARY	Record	DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	DELANO, 55328Town: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	710
Prairie View Elementary School	Record	Elk River Public School District	OTSEGO, 55330Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	675
BIG WOODS ELEMENTARY	Record	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	SAINT MICHAEL, 55376Suburb: Large	1–4	Primary	660
DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE	Record	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	COKATO, 55321Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	647
ANNANDALE SENIOR HIGH	Record	ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ANNANDALE, 55302Town: Distant	9–12	High	611
FIELDSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	SAINT MICHAEL, 55376Rural: Fringe	1–4	Primary	596
LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY	Record	MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	MONTICELLO, 55362Town: Fringe	1–5	Primary	593
ST. MICHAEL ELEMENTARY	Record	St. Michael-Albertville Schools	SAINT MICHAEL, 55376Suburb: Large	1–4	Primary	588
DASSEL-COKATO SENIOR HIGH	Record	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	COKATO, 55321Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	566

ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE SENIOR HIGH

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

SAINT MICHAEL, 55376 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,240 students

BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

BUFFALO, 55313 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,818 students

MONTICELLO SENIOR HIGH

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 55362 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,305 students

Delano High School

DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

DELANO, 55328 / Town: Fringe

Profile7–12High1,209 students

BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

BUFFALO, 55313 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,142 students

St. Michael-Albertville Middle West

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

ALBERTVILLE, 55301 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,047 students

ANNANDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNANDALE, 55302 / Town: Distant

ProfilePK–5Primary962 students

MONTICELLO MIDDLE

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 55362 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle946 students

ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE MIDDLE EAST

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

SAINT MICHAEL, 55376 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle892 students

Prairie View Middle School

Elk River Public School District

OTSEGO, 55330 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle815 students

PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 55362 / Town: Fringe

Record1–5Primary788 students

DELANO ELEMENTARY

DELANO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

DELANO, 55328 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary710 students

Prairie View Elementary School

Elk River Public School District

OTSEGO, 55330 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary675 students

BIG WOODS ELEMENTARY

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

SAINT MICHAEL, 55376 / Suburb: Large

Record1–4Primary660 students

DASSEL-COKATO MIDDLE

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

COKATO, 55321 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle647 students

ANNANDALE SENIOR HIGH

ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNANDALE, 55302 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High611 students

FIELDSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

SAINT MICHAEL, 55376 / Rural: Fringe

Record1–4Primary596 students

LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTICELLO, 55362 / Town: Fringe

Record1–5Primary593 students

ST. MICHAEL ELEMENTARY

St. Michael-Albertville Schools

SAINT MICHAEL, 55376 / Suburb: Large

Record1–4Primary588 students

DASSEL-COKATO SENIOR HIGH

Dassel-Cokato Public Schools

COKATO, 55321 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High566 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,132

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Wright County?

Wright County has a school score of 63/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Wright County?

The high school graduation rate in Wright County is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Wright County spend per student?

Wright County spends $8,132 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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