For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 203 students in Cook County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cook County, MN are Birch Grove Community School, Oshki Ogimaag Charter School and Great Expectations. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cook County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Goodneighbor Hill Rd
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Oshki Ogimaag Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73 Upper Rd
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2112
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2112
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Great Expectations
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Grades: K-4
| 23 students
Cook County Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Grades: K-3
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cook County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cook County, MN include Birch Grove Community School, Oshki Ogimaag Charter School and Great Expectations.
How many public charter schools are located in Cook County?
3 public charter schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).
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