For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 173 students in Grand Marais, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Grand Marais, MN is Cook County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Marais, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Grand Marais have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Grand Marais, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cook County Senior High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Marais, MN (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: 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 high schools in Grand Marais, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Marais, MN include Cook County Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Marais?
3 public high schools are located in Grand Marais.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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