For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 259 students in 55723, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in 55723, MN is North Woods Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 55723 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55723, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55723, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
55723, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55723, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55723, MN include North Woods Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 55723?
1 public middle schools are located in 55723.
What is the racial composition of students in 55723?
55723 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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