For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,439 students in Koochiching County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Koochiching County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Koochiching County, MN are Falls Elementary School, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary and Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Koochiching County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Koochiching County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Koochiching County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Falls Secondary
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Koochiching County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
Gr: K-2 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Koochiching County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Koochiching County, MN include Falls Elementary School, Littlefork-big Falls Secondary and Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Koochiching County?
6 public schools are located in Koochiching County.
What percentage of students in Koochiching County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Koochiching County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Koochiching County?
Koochiching County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Koochiching County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Koochiching County include: Falls Secondary vs. Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
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