For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 470 students in Aurora, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Aurora, MN is Mesabi East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, MN include Mesabi East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora?
1 public elementary schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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