STACY, MN REALTOR · LOCAL GUIDE
LIVING IN STACY
Stacy was laid out in 1875 and named for Dr. Stacy B. Collins, an early settler; a post office had already opened in the area in 1873. The village incorporated in 1923 and stayed small for most of its history. That changed at the end of 2023, when Stacy annexed a substantial part of Lent Township, growing the city to about 30 square miles.
The result is a city that’s almost entirely rural. Most homes sit on larger lots or acreage, with a small in-town area around the old village center, city hall and businesses along Forest Boulevard. If you want space, a shop, a big garden or room for animals while staying close to the interstate, Stacy is worth a look. Rural properties here vary widely in lot size, outbuildings and setting, so each one deserves a careful look.
The Sunrise River runs through the area, with its West Branch joining near town at Mud Lake. The paved Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail passes through Stacy on its 21-mile route between Wyoming and Harris, following an old railroad corridor. Stacy Lions Park is home to Stacy Daze, the Stacy Lions Club’s annual festival on the first weekend in August, with a parade, car show, live music, bingo and fireworks.
Interstate 35 runs right through Stacy, so getting to the metro is simple. The drive to downtown St. Paul is usually around 40 minutes, Minneapolis a bit longer, and Forest Lake and Wyoming are just minutes south for shopping and services, with North Branch a short drive north. That mix of rural living and interstate access is the main reason buyers look at Stacy, especially those who want acreage without a long drive to the highway.
STACY AT A GLANCE
Population: 1,703
Size: 30.1 sq mi
Incorporated: 1923
Schools: North Branch · 2 others
River: Sunrise River
Commute: I-35
County: Chisago
Summer festival: Stacy Daze
Drive to MSP Airport: about 55 minutes (42 miles), off-peak
Drive to Downtown Minneapolis: about 45 minutes (38 miles), off-peak
Drive to Downtown St. Paul: about 45 minutes (35 miles), off-peak
STACY SCHOOLS
Stacy is split among three public school districts. Based on the Minnesota Department of Education’s 2025–26 attendance areas, most of the city — about 85% of its land and nearly all of its school-age children — is in North Branch Area Public Schools (ISD 138), whose students attend Sunrise River Elementary, North Branch Area Middle School and North Branch Area High School. Smaller areas fall in Chisago Lakes School District (ISD 2144) and Forest Lake Area Schools (ISD 831).
Because the lines run through the city, the district depends on the specific address, and I’ll help you confirm it before you make an offer on any home in Stacy.
What the percentages mean: the percentage beside each school below is the share of Stacy’s children of that school’s age who live in its attendance area — ages 5–10 for elementary, 11–13 for middle and 14–17 for high school (about 339, 187 and 235 children in the 2020 Census). District percentages use all children ages 5–17. It shows where the city’s kids are assigned; it is not a test score or a rating. Students per grade is each school’s 2025–26 enrollment divided by the number of grades it serves.
School districts serving Stacy: North Branch (ISD 138) — about 98% of the city’s school-age children; Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 1% of the city’s school-age children; Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 1% of the city’s school-age children.
HOW STACY’S SCHOOL DISTRICTS COMPARE STATEWIDE
North Branch (ISD 138): reading 44% and math 39% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #209 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 86% (class of 2025), #237 of 317
Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144): reading 54% and math 52% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #76 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 94% (class of 2025), #120 of 317
Forest Lake (ISD 831): reading 50% and math 50% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #115 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 85% (class of 2025), #255 of 317
Proficient = share of tested students who met or exceeded Minnesota’s grade-level standards (MCA, MTAS and Alternate MCA, all tested grades). Test-score rank = position among Minnesota school districts (charter schools not included) by the average of reading and math proficiency; school ranks compare each school with all Minnesota public schools at the same level. Ranks are calculated by Minnesota Chuck from Minnesota Department of Education data and are not an official state rating.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SERVING STACY
Sunrise River Elementary: North Branch (ISD 138) — about 97% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 1–5, about 196 students per grade; reading 46%, math 56% proficient (2025–26), #393 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Chisago Lakes & Lakeside elementary schools: Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 2% of Stacy’s children that age; grades K–5, about 186 students per grade; reading 53%, math 50% proficient (2025–26), #386 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Wyoming Elementary: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — under 1% of Stacy’s children that age; grades K–5, about 54 students per grade; reading 53%, math 70% proficient (2025–26), #204 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Linwood Elementary: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — under 1% of Stacy’s children that age; grades K–5, about 62 students per grade; reading 53%, math 53% proficient (2025–26), #362 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
MIDDLE SCHOOLS SERVING STACY
North Branch Middle School: North Branch (ISD 138) — about 98% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 199 students per grade; reading 46%, math 30% proficient (2025–26), #169 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
Chisago Lakes Middle School: Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 1% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 244 students per grade; reading 63%, math 62% proficient (2025–26), #27 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
Forest Lake Middle School: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — under 1% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 438 students per grade; reading 52%, math 50% proficient (2025–26), #80 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
HIGH SCHOOLS SERVING STACY
North Branch High School: North Branch (ISD 138) — about 97% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 202 students per grade; reading 35%, math 17% proficient (2025–26), #330 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 93%
Forest Lake High School: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 3% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 460 students per grade; reading 42%, math 41% proficient (2025–26), #153 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 89%
Chisago Lakes High School: Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — under 1% of Stacy’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 249 students per grade; reading 35%, math 29% proficient (2025–26), #277 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 94%
Sources: Minnesota Department of Education, School Attendance Areas, SY2025-26; Minnesota Department of Education 2025–26 assessment results and graduation rates (Minnesota Report Card); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (children by age, by census block); Minnesota Department of Education 2025–26 enrollment. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned school with the district for a specific address.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What school district is Stacy, MN in?
Most of Stacy is in North Branch Area Public Schools (ISD 138), with smaller areas in Chisago Lakes School District (ISD 2144) and Forest Lake Area Schools (ISD 831), based on the Minnesota Department of Education’s 2025–26 attendance areas. The district depends on the address, so check it for any property you’re considering.
What county is Stacy, MN in?
Stacy is in Chisago County, along I-35 between Wyoming and North Branch. After annexing much of Lent Township at the end of 2023, the city now covers about 30 square miles of the county’s southwestern corner. Forest Lake and Washington County are just to the south, and North Branch is the next city north on I-35.
How far is Stacy from Minneapolis, St. Paul and MSP Airport?
Driving from the center of Stacy at off-peak times, downtown Minneapolis is about 38 miles (roughly 45 minutes), downtown St. Paul is about 35 miles (roughly 45 minutes) and MSP Airport is about 42 miles (roughly 55 minutes). Rush-hour traffic adds time, and drives vary with which part of Stacy you start from.
What is there to do in Stacy?
The Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail runs through Stacy for walking and biking, and the Sunrise River flows through the area. Stacy Lions Park hosts Stacy Daze on the first weekend in August, with a parade, car show, live music and fireworks, and the city holds a farmers market.
Is Stacy a good place to buy a home?
Stacy suits buyers who want rural space — acreage, larger lots and room for a shop — with I-35 right in town. Rural properties vary a lot, so careful comparison matters. I’m happy to walk you through what’s on the market and what each home is really worth.
NEARBY CITIES I SERVE
Wyoming · North Branch · Forest Lake · Chisago City · Columbus · Lindström · East Bethel · Hugo
Thinking about buying or selling in Stacy? Use the form at the top of this page, or call or text me at 763-218-2573. — Chuck Glasser, Realtor®, RE/MAX Results