| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London-Spicer School District | New London | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1,548 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| A.C.G.C. Public School District | Atwater | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 851 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg | Sunburg | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 824 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| MACCRAY School District | Raymond | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 736 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District | Lake Lillian | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 623 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Willmar Public School District | Willmar | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 4,279 | 12 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Renville County West School District | Blomkest | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 580 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Prinsburg Public School District | Prinsburg | Not rated | — | — | PK | 1 |
How Kandiyohi County compares
Together they enroll 9,441 students across 30 schools. The largest is Willmar Public School District with 4,279 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County has 8 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kandiyohi County is New London-Spicer 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 Kandiyohi County, MN?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County, MN?
Of the districts serving Kandiyohi County, New London-Spicer School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.