Verndale Public School District, Minnesota

Verndale Public School District is a unified school district in Wadena County and Todd County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,896 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 105 sq mi (272 km²) of land.

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Verndale Public School District in Minnesota
Wadena-Deer Creek School DistrictStaples-Motley School District
Verndale Public School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,896 ± 301
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Wadena County83% of the district’s landTodd County18% of the district’s land
Land area
105 sq mi (272 km²)
Median household income
$71,250 ± $15,399
Median home value
$162,400 ± $11,275
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2740920
Coordinates (central point)
46.435805, -94.964129

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 Verndale Public School District, largest first

  1. Aldrich Township679 people
  2. Verndale (city)452 people
  3. Wing River Township419 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. Staples-Motley School District10 mi east
  2. Wadena-Deer Creek School District11 mi west
  3. Sebeka Public School District13 mi north
  4. Bertha-Hewitt Public School District14 mi south

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

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