Top Rankings
Grand Rapids Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,024 students in Grand Rapids Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Grand Rapids Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,024 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Rapids Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
% American Indian
6%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,690 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,690
$17,854
Spending / Student
$19,439
$18,580
Best Grand Rapids Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohasset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Columbus Ave
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 327-5860
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 327-5860
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
East Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1195 Ne 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
West Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Sw 22nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Bigfork Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Gr: 8-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Rapids Public School District?
Grand Rapids Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,024 students.
What is the rank of Grand Rapids Public School District?
Grand Rapids Public School District is ranked #178 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids Public School District?
85% of Grand Rapids Public School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Public School District?
Grand Rapids Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Grand Rapids Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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