For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 801 students in Mahnomen County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mahnomen County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mahnomen County, MN are Mahnomen Area Learning Center, Mahnomen Elementary School and Naytahwaush Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahnomen County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mahnomen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mahnomen County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Naytahwaush Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
242 Church St
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Mahnomen Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Mahnomen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 69
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mahnomen County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Mahnomen County, MN include Mahnomen Area Learning Center, Mahnomen Elementary School and Naytahwaush Community School.
How many public schools are located in Mahnomen County?
4 public schools are located in Mahnomen County.
What percentage of students in Mahnomen County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mahnomen County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen County?
Mahnomen County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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