For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,412 students in Koochiching County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Koochiching County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Koochiching County, MN are Littlefork-big Falls Secondary, Falls Elementary School and Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Koochiching County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Koochiching County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Koochiching County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Falls Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Koochiching County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
Grades: K-2
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Koochiching County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Koochiching County, MN include Littlefork-big Falls Secondary, Falls Elementary School and Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Koochiching County, MN?
6 public schools are located in Koochiching County, MN.
What percentage of students in Koochiching County, MN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Koochiching County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Koochiching County, MN?
Koochiching County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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