Big Lake Public School District, Minnesota

Big Lake Public School District is a unified school district in Sherburne County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 20,430 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 61.4 sq mi (159 km²) of land.

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Big Lake Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
20,430 ± 584
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sherburne County
Land area
61.4 sq mi (159 km²)
Median household income
$120,737 ± $9,165
Median home value
$355,400 ± $8,550
Water area
3.4 sq mi (8.81 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2705460
Coordinates (central point)
45.391463, -93.706659

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 Big Lake Public School District, largest first

  1. Big Lake (city)12,367 people
  2. Big Lake Township8,147 people
  3. Orrock Township3,642 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. Elk River School District7.9 mi southeast
  2. Becker Public School District8.7 mi northwest
  3. Monticello Public School District9.3 mi southwest
  4. Princeton Public School District13 mi north

These share a boundary with Big Lake 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 Big Lake Public School District before you rely on it.

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