Top 10 Best Polk County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 5,031 students in Polk County, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 901 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Polk County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, MN are Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Polk County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Win-e-mac Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Magelssen Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Fertile-beltrami Secondary
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: 7-12
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Grades: 1-6
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Climax Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Win-e-mac Secondary
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #88.
Fisher Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Grades: 3-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #1111.
East Grand Forks Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 4th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-2405
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #1212.
Fosston Secondary
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-1909
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1414.
Crookston Secondary
Math: 40% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 7-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1515.
Fisher Secondary
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1616.
Climax Secondary
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, MN

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Polk County, MN include Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Polk County, MN?
20 public schools are located in Polk County, MN.
What percentage of students in Polk County, MN go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Polk County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, MN?
Polk County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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