Best Schools in Chisago County, MN
Chisago County, MN has 32 public schools (10 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 15,436 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Chisago County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chisago County, MN
The top high schools in Chisago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Lake Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
2. Cambridge-isanti High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1605 Students
3. Chisago Lakes Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
4. Rush City Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush City Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 419 Students
5. Braham Area Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braham Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 344 Students
6. Distance Learning Academy Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 76 Students
7. North Branch Area High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
8. Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
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Projected Test Scores
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
9. Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Croix River Education District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
10. Norse Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chisago County, MN
The top middle schools in Chisago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
2. Chisago Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
3. Forest Lake Area Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students
4. North Branch Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chisago County, MN
The top elementary schools in Chisago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scandia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students
2. Columbus Elementary
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Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 432 Students
3. Lakeside El.
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Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 754 Students
4. Wyoming Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 488 Students
5. Braham Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Braham Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 446 Students
6. Cambridge Intermediate School
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Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students
7. Sunrise River Elementary School
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North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 875 Students
8. C.e. Jacobson Elementary
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Rush City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students
9. Phoenix Academy Charter School
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Phoenix Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 160 Students
10. Taylors Falls Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chisago County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chisago County, MN has a total population of 56,621 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chisago County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chisago County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chisago County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chisago County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chisago County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chisago County, MN
How many schools are in Chisago County, MN?
Chisago County, MN has 32 public schools: 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 15,436 students in total.
How do schools in Chisago County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Chisago County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Chisago County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chisago County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chisago County
5 places in Chisago County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- North Branch (8)
- Chisago City (4)
- Lindstrom (4)
- Rush City (2)
- Taylors Falls (1)
School districts (3)
- North Branch Area Public Schools (7 schools)
- Chisago Lakes School District (6 schools)
- St. Croix River Education District (5 schools)