For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,017 students in Wilkin County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Wilkin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilkin County, MN are Rothsay Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School and Rothsay Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wilkin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilkin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rothsay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Rothsay Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Campbell-tintah Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 Connecticut Ave
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Breckenridge Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 13th Street N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Campbell-tintah Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
430 Connecticut Ave
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Campbell, MN 56522
(218) 630-5311
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Breckenridge Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 N 13th St
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
710 13th Street North
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Gr: 8-12
Wilkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 Second St Nw
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Rothsay, MN 56579
(218) 867-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilkin County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Wilkin County, MN include Rothsay Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School and Rothsay Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Wilkin County?
8 public schools are located in Wilkin County.
What percentage of students in Wilkin County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Wilkin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkin County?
Wilkin County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilkin County include: Rothsay Secondary vs. Breckenridge Senior High School, Breckenridge Senior High School vs. Rothsay Secondary
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