Public schools in Crookston, MN
5 open public schools with an address in Crookston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,140
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Crookston public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Crookston, MN: 1 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,140 students, an average of 228 per school. The largest campus is Crookston Secondary (592 students), and the largest elementary school is Highland Elementary (474).
Every listed school belongs to Crookston Public School District. 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 12.6:1, lower 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.
About 55% 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 Crookston
Elementary schools in Crookston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary Crookston Public School District | KG–05 | 474 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Crookston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Secondary Crookston Public School District | 06–12 | 592 | 15.2:1 | |
| Northern Lights Academy Crookston Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 5 | 2.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Crookston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Pre-K Program Crookston Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 27 | 27:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Crookston Public School District | PK–PK | 42 | 9.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.5%
- Hispanic24.8%
- Black3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Crookston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,140 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Crookston
How many public schools are in Crookston, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Crookston: 1 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,140 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Crookston?
All listed public schools with an address in Crookston belong to Crookston Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Crookston?
Crookston Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Crookston, with 592 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Crookston?
No school with an address in Crookston is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Crookston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Crookston public schools is 12.6:1, lower 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 Crookston 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