For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,415 students in Clearwater County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clearwater County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN are Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School, Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clearwater County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Bagley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Bagley Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Bagley Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Main Ave N
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Grades: 7-12
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bagley Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
204 Park Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN include Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School, Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater County?
5 public schools are located in Clearwater County.
What percentage of students in Clearwater County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clearwater County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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