For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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