Public schools in Chisago City, MN
6 open public schools with an address in Chisago City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,383
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Chisago City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Chisago City, MN: 2 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,383 students, an average of 231 per school. The largest campus is Lakeside El. (804 students).
Chisago Lakes School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 17.2:1, higher than 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 22% 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 Chisago City
Elementary schools in Chisago City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes El. Chisago Lakes School District | PK–01 | 347 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lakeside El. Chisago Lakes School District | 02–05 | 804 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Chisago City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trio Wolf Creek Charter School Chisago Lakes School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 191 | 16.9:1 | |
| Wildcat Academy High School Chisago Lakes School District | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chisago City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Family Center Chisago Lakes School District · Alternative School | PK–PK | 41 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.1%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Chisago City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,383 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chisago City
How many public schools are in Chisago City, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Chisago City: 2 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,383 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chisago City?
Schools with an address in Chisago City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Chisago Lakes School District (5 schools), TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning (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 Chisago City?
TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chisago City, with 191 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chisago City?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Chisago City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chisago City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chisago City public schools is 17.2:1, higher than 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 Chisago City 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