Top 10 Best Mille Lacs County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 5,734 students in Mille Lacs County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 185 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mille Lacs County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mille Lacs County, MN are Princeton High School, Milaca Elementary School and Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mille Lacs County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mille Lacs County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Mille Lacs County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
807 S 8th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Milaca Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Hwy 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Grades: PK-6
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #44.
Princeton Intermediate School
Math: 46% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 N 7th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Grades: 3-5
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Princeton Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20%
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1506 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Isle Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Rank: #77.
Milaca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #88.
Milaca Secondary High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Hwy 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Grades: 7-12
| 784 students
Rank: #99.
Onamia High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1010.
Princeton Online Mn
Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1111.
Isle Secondary
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
Onamia Primary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: PK-2
| 124 students
Rank: #1313.
Onamia Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35465 125th Ave.
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: 3-6
| 0 students
Rank: #1414.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1515.
Rum River North
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1506 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokesh Area Learning Center
Alternative School
807 West Main St.
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca 7-12 Online
500 Hwy 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca K-6 Online
500 Highway 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7194
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nay-ah-shing School
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onward Transition Program
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6191
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Grades: K-2
| 662 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mille Lacs County, MN

Mille Lacs County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Sixth Avenue North
Princeton, MN 55371
Grades: PK
| n/a students
730 5th Avenue S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
625c Main St N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
35465 125th Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
124 Rum River Dr Unit 104-107
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
124 N Rum River Drive
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Grades: 4-11
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mille Lacs County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Mille Lacs County, MN include Princeton High School, Milaca Elementary School and Princeton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mille Lacs County, MN?
24 public schools are located in Mille Lacs County, MN.
What percentage of students in Mille Lacs County, MN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mille Lacs County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mille Lacs County, MN?
Mille Lacs 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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