For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 577 students in 55604, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 55604, MN are Cook County Senior High School, Great Expectations and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55604 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55604, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55604, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook County Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Great Expectations
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
| 120 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cook County Alternative
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
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55604, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55604, MN include Cook County Senior High School, Great Expectations and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55604?
6 public schools are located in 55604.
What is the racial composition of students in 55604?
55604 public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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