For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Iron, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Iron, MN are Cherry Elementary School and Cherry Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Iron have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Iron, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Iron, MN include Cherry Elementary School and Cherry Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Iron, MN?
2 public schools are located in Iron, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron, MN?
Iron, MN public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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