Public schools in Alexandria, MN
10 open public schools with an address in Alexandria, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,812
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Alexandria public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Alexandria, MN: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,812 students, an average of 477 per school. The largest campus is Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary (481).
Alexandria Public School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alexandria
Elementary schools in Alexandria
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Country Academy - ALEX Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop · Special Education School | KG–06 | 7 | 2.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Alexandria Public School District | KG–05 | 481 | 15.3:1 | |
| Voyager Elementary Alexandria Public School District | PK–05 | 446 | 12.9:1 | |
| Woodland Elementary School Alexandria Public School District | KG–05 | 410 | 11.1:1 |
Middle schools in Alexandria
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Launch Alexandria Public School District · Alternative School | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Discovery Middle School Alexandria Public School District | 06–08 | 898 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Alexandria
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Area High School Alexandria Public School District | 09–12 | 1,315 | 17.8:1 | |
| Bridgeway Career Learning Program Alexandria Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Kalon Prep Academy Kalon Prep Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 141 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alexandria
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Center Alexandria Public School District | PK–PK | 114 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.7%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Alexandria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,812 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alexandria
How many public schools are in Alexandria, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Alexandria: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,812 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alexandria?
Schools with an address in Alexandria belong to 3 education agencies, led by Alexandria Public School District (8 schools), Kalon Prep Academy (1 school), Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alexandria?
Alexandria Area High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alexandria, with 1,315 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alexandria?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Alexandria are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Kalon Prep Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alexandria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alexandria public schools is 14.1:1, similar to the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alexandria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities