| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes School District | Center City | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 3,378 | 11 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Forest Lake Public School District | Wyoming | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 5,855 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rush City Public School District | Rush City | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 912 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Branch Public Schools | Harris | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 2,641 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Chisago County compares
Together they enroll 12,786 students across 34 schools. The largest is Forest Lake Public School District with 5,855 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Chisago County, Minnesota
Chisago County has 4 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chisago County is Chisago Lakes School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chisago County, MN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Chisago County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chisago County, MN?
Of the districts serving Chisago County, Chisago Lakes School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.