Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci

Located at 302 Washington St in Monticello, Minnesota, the Sherburne and Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative serves as a specialized public, non-charter educational district within the outer fringe town setting of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Operating across nine school facilities, this fully active district provides specialized instruction and career-focused programming for students spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to meet complex learning and vocational needs, the cooperative offers tailored educational pathways that empower students across multiple member communities to achieve their academic, social, and developmental goals.

Data from the 2024–2025 school year highlights a highly focused learning environment, with a total student enrollment of 170 learners—including a substantial early-learning cohort of 68 pre-kindergarten children and 49 high school seniors preparing for post-secondary transitions. To deliver intensive, individualized programming, the district maintains an exceptionally robust staffing model comprising nearly 190 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated team includes approximately 53 certified teachers, 24 instructional aides, and over 112 support staff members. This high ratio of specialized staff to students ensures that families and researchers alike find a supportive infrastructure built around comprehensive therapeutic services, adaptive instruction, and student-centered support.