Aitkin Public School District, Minnesota

Aitkin Public School District is a unified school district in Aitkin County and Crow Wing County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,896 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 690 sq mi (1,788 km²) of land.

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Aitkin Public School District in Minnesota
Brainerd Public School DistrictCrosby-Ironton Public School District
Aitkin Public School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,896 ± 286
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Aitkin County92% of the district’s landCrow Wing County8% of the district’s land
Land area
690 sq mi (1,788 km²)
Median household income
$66,528 ± $3,382
Median home value
$279,700 ± $10,197
Water area
132 sq mi (342 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2702760
Coordinates (central point)
46.564144, -93.648930

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Aitkin Public School District, largest first

  1. Aitkin (city)2,323 people
  2. Nordland Township1,108 people
  3. Farm Island Township947 people
  4. Aitkin Township862 people
  5. Hazelton Township677 people
  6. Spencer Township562 people
  7. Glen Township499 people
  8. Fleming Township403 people
  9. Rabbit Lake Township388 people
  10. Waukenabo Township385 people
  11. Malmo Township325 people
  12. Ross Lake Township274 people
All 18
  1. Wealthwood Township254 people
  2. Logan Township210 people
  3. Kimberly Township185 people
  4. Palisade (city)148 people
  5. Morrison Township145 people
  6. Libby Township56 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Crosby-Ironton Public School District16 mi west
  2. McGregor Public School District20 mi east
  3. Hill City Public School District27 mi north
  4. Brainerd Public School District28 mi southwest
  5. Isle Public School District30 mi south
  6. Onamia Public School District33 mi south
  7. Northland Community Schools39 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Aitkin Public School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Aitkin Public School District before you rely on it.

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