For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 920 students in Bagley, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Bagley, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bagley, MN are Bagley Elementary School and Bagley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bagley, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bagley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Bagley, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Bagley Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Bagley Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Main Ave N
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Bagley, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bagley Alp (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
204 Park Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bagley, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Bagley, MN include Bagley Elementary School and Bagley Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Bagley?
2 public schools are located in Bagley.
What percentage of students in Bagley go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Bagley are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bagley?
Bagley public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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