For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 93 students in Karlstad, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Karlstad, MN is Karlstad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karlstad, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Karlstad have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Karlstad, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in Karlstad, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Karlstad, MN include Karlstad Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Karlstad?
1 public elementary schools are located in Karlstad.
What is the racial composition of students in Karlstad?
Karlstad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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