Willmar, MN is a small city located in the west-central part of Minnesota. The city has a population of 19,621 people and offers numerous public education options for its residents. Willmar Public Schools is the largest school district in Kandiyohi County, with four elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. The district provides rigorous academic curriculum as well as after-school activities and a variety of extracurriculars that promote personal growth and community involvement. It also has a good rating according to GreatSchools ratings, with an 8 out 10 score overall. The local education system places special emphasis on providing students with access to technology, educational resources, and quality instruction. These investments have allowed Willmar Public Schools to be competitive in the region and have helped it become one of the top performing districts in the state. Furthermore, Willmar prides itself on having excellent teacher-to-student ratios that allow maximum interaction between faculty and students in order to optimize learning outcomes. All this ensures that the city’s educational system is up to date with current trends in education while still maintaining its core values of teaching critical thinking skills and preparing students for their future endeavors regardless of their individual backgrounds or economic status.
Willmar schools spend $11,960 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 415 students per librarian, and 1,036 children per counselor.