For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 342 students in Chisholm, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chisholm, MN are Chisholm Elementary School and Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chisholm, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chisholm have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chisholm, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 3rd Ave
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: 4-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 1st Ave
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chisholm, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chisholm, MN include Chisholm Elementary School and Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chisholm?
2 public elementary schools are located in Chisholm.
What is the racial composition of students in Chisholm?
Chisholm public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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