Top Aitkin Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Aitkin, MN, serving 1,176 students. Aitkin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Aitkin, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Aitkin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Aitkin, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Rippleside Elementary School and Aitkin Alternative Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Top Aitkin, MN Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Aitkin Secondary School Math: 61% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%306 2nd St Nw10
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Grades: 7-12 | 544 students
- Rippleside Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%225 2nd Ave Sw10
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Grades: PK-6 | 624 students
- Aitkin Alternative Learning Program Alternative School12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
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