For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,400 students in Clearwater County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clearwater County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN are Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School, Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater County 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clearwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN include Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School, Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater County?
4 public schools are located in Clearwater County.
What percentage of students in Clearwater County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clearwater County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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