Guest, Sign inJoin

Post to Chisago City

We’ll email a one-tap link to publish your post. No password, and nothing is public until you click it.
Already a member? Sign in
Chisago City MN downtownPhoto: Peter Michael Grund (petermgrund as found on Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.0
A−
Schools in Chisago City · Chisago Lakes School District

Chisago City’s public schools outscore 80% of Minnesota districts

On-time graduation in Chisago City runs at 95%, above the Minnesota average (83%). The grade covers the public school district serving Chisago City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

#87of 274 Minnesota townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 5 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 6 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 12 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.8K
▼ 19% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.7
MN 14.8
Schools in town
4
2,946 students on the public path
In brief

Chisago City’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,786 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Lakeside El., then Chisago Lakes Middle, then Chisago Lakes Senior High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Chisago Christian School (private) is in town. Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Chisago City’s grade

A− Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Minnesota school districts, #87 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1441)Better than 80%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,716 test results and a graduating class of 256 could put Chisago City anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Chisago City’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,710 in math, 1,722 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chisago City, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Chisago Lakes El.Chisago Lakes School DistrictNo scores
2–5Lakeside El.Chisago Lakes School DistrictA−
6–8Chisago Lakes Middlein LindstromB−
9–12Chisago Lakes Senior Highin LindstromA−

Chisago City’s public schools are run by Chisago Lakes School District, which also serves Amador, Center City, Chisago Lake and Franconia and others. Parts of Chisago City (3% of its land) are served by North Branch instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Chisago Lakes School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 3,317 students, down 2% since 2022–23 · 14.7 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,786MN $17,091 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 51.1% · 1722 students tested
Math51%
State average 44.8% · 1710 students tested

Chisago City vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Chisago City’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Chisago CityA−Chisago Lakes
Chisago LakeA−Chisago Lakes
StacyB−North Branch
WyomingB+Forest Lake Public PK–12 · Chisago Lakes PK–12
Forest LakeBForest Lake Public
ScandiaBForest Lake Public
LindstromA−Chisago Lakes

3 of the 6 neighbors share Chisago Lakes with Chisago City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Chisago City

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Chisago Cityby address
Chisago Lakes El.
Elementary · Grades PK–1
347 students12:1Rate it →
Lakeside El.
Elementary · Grades 2–5
A−
804 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Chisago Cityin other towns
Chisago Lakes Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lindstrom
B−
742 students15:1Rate it →
Chisago Lakes Senior High
High · Grades 9–12 · Lindstrom
A−
1,053 students15:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
Alternative Education
41 students20:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Chisago Citynot counted as local schools
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning
High · Grades 9–12
C−
CharterOnline
191 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Chisago Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
137 students11:1Rate it →

Left off: 4 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Trio Wolf Creek Charter School, Wildcat Academy Elementary School, Wildcat Academy Middle School and Wildcat Academy High School).

Questions about Chisago City’s schools

Are Chisago City’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Chisago City children attend outscore 80% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #87 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Chisago City in?

Chisago Lakes School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,317 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Chisago City are served by North Branch.

Where do Chisago City kids go to high school?

Chisago Lakes Senior High in Lindstrom, with 1,053 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Chisago City’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Chisago Lakes School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Chisago City spend per student?

$13,786 in Chisago Lakes School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Chisago City?

Yes: Chisago Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 137 students).

Parents talk

What Chisago City families are saying about school.

Town Square →
Start the conversation

Looking for colleges? Colleges near Chisago City → They have their own page.

School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.