Chisago Lakes School District

29678 Karmel Ave.
Chisago City, MN 55013-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Chisago Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,317 students in Chisago Lakes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Chisago Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
3,317 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chisago Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#85 out of 525 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45%
41%
95%
83.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.4%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
12%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
90%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,483 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$55 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,831
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,483
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Best Chisago Lakes School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2300
Gr: 2-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chisago Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29400 Olinda Tr
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Chisago Lakes Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13750 Lake Blvd
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Taylors Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
648 West St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
11009 284th St
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2200
Gr: PK-1 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Alternative School
11009 284th Street
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog
Alternative School
29400 Olinda Tr
Lindstrom, MN 55045
(651) 213-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
10363 Liberty Lane
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2017
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
29678 Karmel Ave
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2005
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chisago Lakes School District?
Chisago Lakes School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,317 students.
What is the rank of Chisago Lakes School District?
Chisago Lakes School District is ranked #83 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chisago Lakes School District?
90% of Chisago Lakes School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chisago Lakes School District?
Chisago Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Chisago Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,483 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,317 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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