Top 5 Best Cook County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 490 students in Cook County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Cook County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9 Goodneighbor Hill Rd
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Oshki Ogimaag Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73 Upper Rd
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2112
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Great Expectations
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Cook County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
Magnet School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cook County, MN

Cook County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Grades: K-4
| 23 students
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Grades: K-3
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cook County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cook County, MN include Birch Grove Community School, Oshki Ogimaag Charter School and Great Expectations.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cook County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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