For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 731 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Red Lake County, MN are J.a. Hughes Elementary School, Red Lake County Central High School and Lafayette Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Lake County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Red Lake County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Red Lake County Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Minnesota St S
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine To Prairie Coop. Center
Vocational School
210 Main Ave S
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Red Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Box 7
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Grades: 5-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Red Lake County, MN include J.a. Hughes Elementary School, Red Lake County Central High School and Lafayette Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Red Lake County?
6 public schools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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