For the 2026 school year, there are 7 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilkin County (2026)
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
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 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Breckenridge Middle/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: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Gr: 7-12
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 40% (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: Breckenridge Middle/high School vs. Rothsay Secondary, Rothsay Secondary vs. Breckenridge Middle/high School
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