For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 411 students in Grand Marais, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grand Marais, MN are Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Middle School and Great Expectations. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Marais, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grand Marais have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grand Marais, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cook County Isd 166 Alc Program
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 741-9201
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grand Marais, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grand Marais, MN include Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Middle School and Great Expectations.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grand Marais?
5 public elementary schools are located in Grand Marais.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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