For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,856 students in Polk County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MN are Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Win-e-mac Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Magelssen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Grades: 1-6
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Climax Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #77.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Grades: 3-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MN include Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polk County, MN?
10 public elementary schools are located in Polk County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, MN?
Polk County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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