Public schools in Worthington, MN
12 open public schools with an address in Worthington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,064
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Worthington public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Worthington, MN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,064 students, an average of 369 per school. The largest campus is Worthington Senior High (1,118 students), and the largest elementary school is Intermediate School (705).
Worthington Public School District operates the most schools here (11), 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 14.8:1, 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 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% 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 Worthington
Elementary schools in Worthington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate School Worthington Public School District | 03–05 | 705 | 13.9:1 | |
| Prairie Elementary Worthington Public School District | PK–02 | 690 | 11.9:1 | |
| Virtual Instruction by Excellence E Worthington Public School District · Virtual | KG–06 | 518 | 49.8:1 |
Middle schools in Worthington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Middle Worthington Public School District | 06–08 | 664 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Worthington
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center Worthington Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 82 | 6.5:1 | |
| Learning Center Night Worthington Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 36 | 36.7:1 | |
| Project Search-Sanford Worthington Region 6 and 8-SW/WC Service Coop · Special Education School | 12–12 | — | — | |
| Virtual Instruction by Excellence S Worthington Public School District · Virtual | 07–12 | 124 | 32.6:1 | |
| Worthington Senior High Worthington Public School District | 09–12 | 1,118 | 17.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Worthington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Education Worthington Public School District | PK–PK | 87 | — | |
| Early Childhood Worthington Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 40 | 4.2:1 | |
| Out-of-State Care and Treatment Worthington Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.8%
- Hispanic56.8%
- Black4.8%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Worthington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,064 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Worthington
How many public schools are in Worthington, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Worthington: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 4,064 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Worthington?
Schools with an address in Worthington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Worthington Public School District (11 schools), Region 6 and 8-SW/WC 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 Worthington?
Worthington Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Worthington, with 1,118 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Worthington?
No school with an address in Worthington 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 Worthington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Worthington public schools is 14.8:1, 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 Worthington 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