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).
Best Public Schools in Karlstad, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Karlstad Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Karlstad, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Karlstad, MN include Tri-county Secondary and Karlstad Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Karlstad?
2 public schools are located in Karlstad.
What percentage of students in Karlstad go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Karlstad are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Karlstad?
Karlstad public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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