For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 681 students in Onamia, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Onamia, MN are Onamia Elementary School, Onamia High School and Onamia Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onamia, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Onamia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onamia, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onamia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: 3-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Onamia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Onamia Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: PK-2 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Kokesh Area Learning Center
Alternative School
807 Main St
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4423
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
Success
Alternative School
35465 125th Ave #1
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6701
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6701
Gr: 7-9 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Onamia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Onamia Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
35465 125th Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Onamia, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Onamia, MN include Onamia Elementary School, Onamia High School and Onamia Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Onamia?
7 public schools are located in Onamia.
What is the racial composition of students in Onamia?
Onamia public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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