Medford Public School District, Minnesota

Medford Public School District is a unified school district in Steele County, Rice County, and Waseca County, Minnesota, for grades K–12. About 3,290 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 74.6 sq mi (193 km²) of land.

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Medford Public School District in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,290 ± 246
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Steele County80% of the district’s landRice County18% of the district’s landWaseca County3% of the district’s land
Land area
74.6 sq mi (193 km²)
Median household income
$89,650 ± $9,344
Median home value
$262,400 ± $17,270
Water area
0.1 sq mi (0.26 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2719320
Coordinates (central point)
44.173602, -93.263387

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 Medford Public School District, largest first

  1. Medford (city)1,257 people
  2. Medford Township985 people
  3. Deerfield Township485 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. Owatonna Public School District9.2 mi south
  2. Faribault Public School District9.4 mi north
  3. Waseca Public School District14 mi southwest
  4. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District16 mi west
  5. Kenyon-Wanamingo School District19 mi northeast

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

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