For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 699 students in Walker, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Walker, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walker, MN are Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School and W.h.a. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Walker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Walker, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Highland Ave W
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walker, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Walker, MN include Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School and W.h.a. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walker?
3 public schools are located in Walker.
What percentage of students in Walker go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Walker are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker?
Walker public schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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