For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Cook, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Cook, MN are North Woods Elementary School and North Woods Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cook have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cook, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
North Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Cook, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cook, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cook, MN include North Woods Elementary School and North Woods Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Cook?
2 public schools are located in Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook?
Cook public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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