For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,665 students in Bemidji, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bemidji, MN are Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Gene Dillon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bemidji, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bemidji have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Bemidji, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3795 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: 4-5
| 695 students
Rank: #44.
Bemidji Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Grades: PK-3
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Grades: PK-3
| 308 students
Rank: #77.
Solway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Grades: PK-3
| 160 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Minnesota Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #99.
Horace May Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Grades: PK-3
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Rank: #1111.
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Trek North Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1313.
First City School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1414.
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Voc. Coop. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3728 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Bemidji, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bemidji Middle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Bemidji Virtual Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 119 students
Edith Hatch Evaluation Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evergreen Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mercy Community Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
999 Nofound Street
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bemidji, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bemidji, MN include Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Gene Dillon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bemidji?
16 public elementary schools are located in Bemidji.
What is the racial composition of students in Bemidji?
Bemidji public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Bemidji are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bemidji include: Northern Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School, Horace May Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School
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