Top Aitkin County Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Aitkin County, MN, serving 1,963 students. Aitkin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
- Aitkin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Rippleside Elementary School and Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Minnesota public school average of 16:1.
Top Aitkin County 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
- Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%20930 367th Ln10
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5301
Grades: K-12 | 22 students
- Mcgregor Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%148 S 2nd St10
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: PK-6 | 288 students
- Hill City Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%500 Ione Ave10
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 256-5466
Grades: PK-4 | 112 students
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- Hill City Senior High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50%500 Ione Ave10
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 256-5466
Grades: 9-12 | 81 students
- Hill City Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%500 Ione Ave10
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Grades: 5-8 | 89 students
- Mcgregor Secondary Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50%148 S 2nd St10
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: 7-12 | 194 students
- Aitkin Alternative Learning Program Alternative School12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Grades: 7-12 | 8 students
- Mcgregor Area Learning Program Alternative School148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-3505
Grades: 8-12 | 1 student
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