Best Aurora Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 871 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 score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and 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 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Aurora, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mesabi East Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
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Bottom 50%

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601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321

Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Mesabi East Secondary

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321

Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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?

2 public schools are located in Aurora.

What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?

Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).