Delano Public School District, Minnesota

Delano Public School District is a unified school district in Wright County and Hennepin County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,017 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 62.2 sq mi (161 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,017 ± 701
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Wright County61% of the district’s landHennepin County39% of the district’s land
Land area
62.2 sq mi (161 km²)
Median household income
$117,708 ± $10,949
Median home value
$421,200 ± $23,000
Water area
3.12 sq mi (8.08 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2710170
Coordinates (central point)
45.040383, -93.769373

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 Delano Public School District, largest first

  1. Delano (city)6,942 people
  2. Independence (city)3,694 people
  3. Franklin Township2,904 people
  4. Loretto (city)784 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. Rockford Public School District6.4 mi northeast
  2. Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools7.8 mi north
  3. Orono Public School District8.3 mi east
  4. Westonka Public School District8.5 mi southeast
  5. Watertown-Mayer Public School District8.7 mi southwest
  6. Wayzata Public School District13 mi east

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

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