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Fosston Public School District, Minnesota

Fosston Public School District is a unified school district in Polk County and Mahnomen County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,486 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 296 sq mi (766 km²) of land.

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Fosston Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,486 ± 192
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Polk County70% of the district’s landMahnomen County30% of the district’s land
Land area
296 sq mi (766 km²)
Median household income
$62,866 ± $5,832
Median home value
$189,600 ± $13,349
Water area
15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2712300
Coordinates (central point)
47.568073, -95.695825
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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 Fosston Public School District, largest first

  1. Fosston (city)1,374 people
  2. Columbia Township482 people
  3. Island Lake Township358 people
  4. Rosebud Township321 people
  5. Brandsvold Township270 people
  6. Eden Township177 people
  7. Sletten Township156 people
  8. Heier Township145 people
  9. Queen Township117 people
  10. Gully (city)53 people
  11. Lengby (city)43 people
  12. Pine Bend (CDP)11 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. Win-E-Mac School District15 mi northwest
  2. Mahnomen Public School District17 mi southwest
  3. Clearbrook-Gonvick School District17 mi northeast
  4. Bagley Public School District19 mi southeast

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

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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 Fosston Public School District before you rely on it.

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