For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 873 students in Deer River, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deer River, MN are King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer River, 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 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deer River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Deer River, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Deer River Schools Sped
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Deer River Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 6-12
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Deer River, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deer River, MN include King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deer River?
3 public elementary schools are located in Deer River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer River?
Deer River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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