Top Rankings
Litchfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,566 students in Litchfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Litchfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,566 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Litchfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,086 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,483
$17,742
Spending / Student
$20,086
$18,463
Best Litchfield Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Gr: 5-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lake Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Pleasure Dr
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Gr: K-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Area Learning Program
Alternative School
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Special Education School
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Gr: PK | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield Public School District?
Litchfield Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,566 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield Public School District?
Litchfield Public School District is ranked #167 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield Public School District?
81% of Litchfield Public School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield Public School District?
Litchfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Litchfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,086 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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