Top 5 Best Aitkin County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,757 students in Aitkin County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Aitkin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN are Rippleside Elementary School, Aitkin Secondary School and Hill City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Aitkin County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rippleside Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Aitkin Secondary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Hill City Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Grades: PK-4
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Mcgregor Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Mcgregor Secondary
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Hill City Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Grades: 5-8
| 61 students
Rank: #77.
Hill City Senior High School
Reading: <50%
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-3505
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aitkin County, MN

Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Grades: K-4
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN include Rippleside Elementary School, Aitkin Secondary School and Hill City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aitkin County, MN?
9 public schools are located in Aitkin County, MN.
What percentage of students in Aitkin County, MN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Aitkin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County, MN?
Aitkin County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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