South Koochiching School District, Minnesota

South Koochiching School District is a unified school district in Koochiching County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,190 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,529 sq mi (3,961 km²) of land.

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South Koochiching School District in Minnesota
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South Koochiching School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,190 ± 181
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Koochiching County
Land area
1,529 sq mi (3,961 km²)
Median household income
$72,850 ± $7,923
Median home value
$175,600 ± $15,753
Water area
6.62 sq mi (17.1 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2732700
Coordinates (central point)
48.262603, -94.079968

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 South Koochiching School District, largest first

  1. Northome (city)159 people
  2. Mizpah (city)58 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. Littlefork-Big Falls School District19 mi east
  2. Kelliher Public School District25 mi west
  3. International Falls School District38 mi east
  4. Lake of the Woods School District43 mi northwest
  5. Grand Rapids Public School District48 mi southeast
  6. St. Louis County School District79 mi southeast

These share a boundary with South Koochiching 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 South Koochiching School District before you rely on it.

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