For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,201 students in Virginia, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Virginia, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Virginia, MN are Franklin Elementary School, Northland Learning Center 010 and Nelle Shean Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Virginia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Virginia, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Gr: K-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northland Learning Center 010
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Nelle Shean Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Summit
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Rock Ridge Secondary
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Eveleth-gilbert Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 S Summit St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Isd 361 - Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Nlc Transition Program
Special Education School
610 9th St N
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Learning Center 040
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Learning Center 050
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Virginia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eveleth-gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 9-12
Focus - Day Treatment Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: PK-6
Nlc Day Treatment (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12
Northland Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 1286 Virginia
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Northland Learning Center 060 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Northland Learning Center 080 (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virginia, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Virginia, MN include Franklin Elementary School, Northland Learning Center 010 and Nelle Shean Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Virginia?
11 public schools are located in Virginia.
What percentage of students in Virginia go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Virginia are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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