Northfield: Schools & Education
There are 13 public schools in Northfield. Northfield Senior High is the largest at 1,246 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,149 students.
- ~1,596 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
13 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,596 residents per school. 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (13)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTR, PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,149 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 220 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,255 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 30.2% |
| Schools Count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Dakota County Technical College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Rosemount |
| Nearest College · Phone | (651) 423-8301 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Northfield Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 210 Washington St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (507) 645-6606 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 55057 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3163 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 26 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 53.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12