Best Grand Marais Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 212 students in Grand Marais, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Marais, MN are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Marais have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Marais, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Marais, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Marais, MN include Cook County Middle School and Great Expectations.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Marais?
3 public middle schools are located in Grand Marais.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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