For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 145 students in Tower, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Tower, MN are Tower-soudan Elementary School and Vermilion Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tower, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tower have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Tower, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tower-soudan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 2nd St
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Vermilion Country School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Enterprise Dr
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-1246
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Tower, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 North Second St
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tower, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Tower, MN include Tower-soudan Elementary School and Vermilion Country School.
How many public schools are located in Tower?
2 public schools are located in Tower.
What is the racial composition of students in Tower?
Tower public schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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