For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 392 students in Aurora, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Aurora, MN is Mesabi East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Aurora, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mesabi East Secondary, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aurora, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in Aurora, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aurora, MN include Mesabi East Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora?
2 public high schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.