For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 332 students in Mountain Iron, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Mountain Iron, MN is Merritt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Iron, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mountain Iron have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mountain Iron, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Mountain Iron, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethany Crisis Shelter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 537
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
5529 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Northeast Service Coop Sp. Ed. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mountain Iron, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mountain Iron, MN include Merritt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mountain Iron?
1 public elementary schools are located in Mountain Iron.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Iron?
Mountain Iron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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