Schools & Families in Northfield
Northfield's education picture centers on a single public district, in a community whose genuinely young median age is directly shaped by its rare two-college base.
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Learn moreNorthfield Public Schools (ISD 659)
Northfield Public Schools (Independent School District 659) serves the city, with enrollment carrying a real, disclosed cross-source spread this pass (approximately 3,940-4,380 students across roughly 9 schools depending on source and reporting year).
A genuinely young, two-college-anchored community
Northfield's median age (28.2) runs well below both national and Minnesota statewide medians, directly reflecting the presence of Carleton College and St. Olaf College within the city.
A below-average crime rate relative to comparable cities
Northfield's overall crime rate ran notably below the average for comparably sized US cities this pass, a relevant factor for families weighing safety alongside schools.
Key takeaways
- Northfield Public Schools (ISD 659) enrolls roughly 3,940-4,380 students across approximately 9 schools.
- Northfield's genuinely young median age (28.2) is directly shaped by its two-college population.
- Crime data ran notably below the average for comparably sized US cities this pass.
- Confirm current, address-specific district boundary data directly with the district before relocating.
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