Best Traverse County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 565 students in Traverse County, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN are Pearson Elementary School, Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Traverse County, MN public elementary schools have an score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Traverse County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Traverse County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pearson Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
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710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282

Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #22.

Wheaton Secondary

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282

Gr: 6-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Browns Valley Middle School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
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118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103

Gr: 5-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #44.

Browns Valley Elementary School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103

Gr: PK-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN include Pearson Elementary School, Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Traverse County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Traverse County.

What is the racial composition of students in Traverse County?

Traverse County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).