Best Cass Lake Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,112 students in Cass Lake, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Cass Lake, MN are Cass Lake-bena Secondary, Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cass Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cass Lake, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15308 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Gr: 5-8 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cass Lake, Minnesota

Cass Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Gr: K-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cass Lake, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cass Lake, MN include Cass Lake-bena Secondary, Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr..
How many public schools are located in Cass Lake?
4 public schools are located in Cass Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass Lake?
Cass Lake public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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