For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,196 students in Becker County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Becker County, MN are Rossman Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Lake Park Audubon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Becker County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Becker County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Becker County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Park Audubon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 4th St
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Frazee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hickory Ave
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Ogema Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Grades: PK-3
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Waubun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 4-6
| 172 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48075 Pow Wow Hwy
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Circle Of Life Academy
Magnet School
35233 Mission Rd
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Becker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 129
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Country Road 21, P.o. Box 447
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Detroit Lakes Middle School Target Svc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Drake Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
High School Culture Club (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lake Park-audubon Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Lincoln Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pelican Rpaids Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Roosevelt Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rossman Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Walker-hackensack-akeley Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Becker County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Becker County, MN include Rossman Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Lake Park Audubon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Becker County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Becker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Becker County?
Becker County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Becker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Becker County include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Lake Park Audubon Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School
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