Top 10 Best Itasca County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 6,712 students in Itasca County, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 246 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Itasca County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Itasca County, MN are Grand Rapids Senior High School, Cohasset Elementary School and East Rapids Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Itasca County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #22.
Cohasset Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Columbus Ave
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 327-5860
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
East Rapids Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1195 Ne 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Vandyke Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Cole Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-2510
Grades: PK-4
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
West Rapids Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Sw 22nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Greenway Senior High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 Roosevelt Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
King Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #99.
Deer River Schools Sped
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Rank: #1010.
Bigfork Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #1111.
Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W 3rd Ave
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #1212.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Grades: 8-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenway Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Roosevelt Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1414.
Nashwauk Secondary
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 2nd St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1515.
Bigfork Secondary
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Grades: 7-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1616.
Northern Lights Community School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bridge St
Warba, MN 55793
(218) 492-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1717.
Deer River Secondary
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 6-12
| 432 students
Rank: #1818.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1919.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Grades: 5-8
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
1217 Se 2nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
822 Ne 5th Avenue
Coleraine, MN 55722
(800) 624-4072
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Kate St
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 247-7306
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nashwauk-keewatin Alp
Alternative School
201 Kate St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Itasca County, MN

Itasca County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
52156 State Highway 46
Squaw Lake, MN 56681
(218) 659-4254
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
715 Nw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
820 Nw 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Greenway Little School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
499 Powell
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 347-7306
Grades: PK-6
| 6 students
822 Ne 5th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
47658 County Road 4
Talmoon, MN 56637
(218) 832-3621
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
200 Cole St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-3110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
510 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Box 40
Bovey, MN 55709
(218) 245-1199
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
1851 E. Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1851 E Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Se 4th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Success Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
308 Roosevelt Street
Coleraine, MN 55722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Itasca County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Itasca County, MN include Grand Rapids Senior High School, Cohasset Elementary School and East Rapids Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Itasca County, MN?
24 public schools are located in Itasca County, MN.
What percentage of students in Itasca County, MN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Itasca County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County, MN?
Itasca County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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