Home > Minnesota > St. Louis County

Best Cook Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 242 students in Cook, MN.

The top-ranked public elementary school in Cook, MN is North Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cook, MN public elementary school have an score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cook have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cook, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Woods Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 30%

10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cook, Minnesota

Cook, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cook Elementary School (Closed 2012)

306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Cook Secondary (Closed 2012)

306 East Vermilion Blvd
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

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

Gr: 6-12 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cook, MN?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cook, MN include North Woods Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cook?

1 public elementary schools are located in Cook.

What is the racial composition of students in Cook?

Cook public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).