Best Climax Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 159 students in Climax, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Climax, MN are Climax Elementary School and Climax Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Climax, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Climax have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Climax, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Climax Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Climax Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Climax, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Climax, MN include Climax Elementary School and Climax Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Climax?
2 public schools are located in Climax.
What is the racial composition of students in Climax?
Climax public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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