For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 761 students in Walker, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 49 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 W.h.a. Elementary School and Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary 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 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Walker have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walker, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 73rd St Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(651) 582-8204
Walker, MN 56484
(651) 582-8204
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
W. H. A. Alternative Program
Alternative School
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Walker, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walker, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Walker, MN include W.h.a. Elementary School and Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Walker, MN?
4 public schools are located in Walker, MN.
What percentage of students in Walker, MN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Walker, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker, MN?
Walker, MN public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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