Top 10 Best Beltrami County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 8,004 students in Beltrami County, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 561 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Beltrami County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Beltrami County, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Bemidji Senior High School and Northern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beltrami County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Beltrami County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Beltrami County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Grades: PK-3
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Bemidji Senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Grades: PK-3
| 328 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3795 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: 4-5
| 717 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 586-3284
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #99.
Solway Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Grades: PK-3
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1212.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Paul Bunyan Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Red Lake Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1515.
Bemidji Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #1616.
Horace May Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Rank: #1717.
Kelliher Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #1818.
Blackduck Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #1919.
Blackduck Secondary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5210
Grades: 7-12
| 302 students
Rank: #2020.
Treknorth High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Pine Ridge Avenue Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #2121.
Trek North Middle School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #2222.
Kelliher Secondary
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-3110
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #2323.
First City School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Grades: 3-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2424.
Red Lake Secondary
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #2525.
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
616 America Avenue Ste 110
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Rank: #2626.
Voyageurs Expeditionary MiddleSchool
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #2727.
Red Lake Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #2828.
Ponemah Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25039 Abinoojiin Dr
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Rank: #2929.
Red Lake Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Grades: 1-5
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Special Education School
1615 Nw 5th St
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Endazhi-nitaawiging
Charter School
15484 Migizi Dr
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 553-4265
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
502 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Voc. Coop. Ctr.
Vocational School
3728 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Bunyan Center
3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: PK
| 100 students
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Beltrami County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 119 students
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
999 Nofound Street
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 499
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23990 Hwy 1 East
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2749
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Beltrami County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Beltrami County, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Bemidji Senior High School and Northern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beltrami County, MN?
37 public schools are located in Beltrami County, MN.
What percentage of students in Beltrami County, MN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Beltrami County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beltrami County, MN?
Beltrami County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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