Best Karlstad Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Karlstad, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Karlstad, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Karlstad, MN are Tri-county Secondary and Karlstad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Karlstad, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Karlstad have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).