For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in Aurora, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, MN are Mesabi East Elementary School and Mesabi East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aurora, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesabi East Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mesabi East Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesabi East Isd2711 Credit Recovery
Alternative School
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 741-9201
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Aurora, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Aurora, MN include Mesabi East Elementary School and Mesabi East Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Aurora?
3 public schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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