For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,786 students in Mille Lacs County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mille Lacs County, MN are Isle Elementary School, Milaca Elementary School and Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mille Lacs County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mille Lacs County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Mille Lacs County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Milaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Hwy 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Grades: PK-6
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Princeton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N 7th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Grades: 3-5
| 746 students
Rank: #55.
Onamia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave.
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: 3-6
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Rum River North
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
Onamia Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: PK-2
| 141 students
Rank: #88.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Grades: 4-12
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca K-6 Online
Magnet School
500 Highway 23 West
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7194
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7194
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nay-ah-shing School
Magnet School
43521 Oodena Dr
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Primary School
Magnet School
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Grades: PK-2
| 720 students
Mille Lacs County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Sixth Avenue North
Princeton, MN 55371
Princeton, MN 55371
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Isle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
730 5th Avenue S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Milaca Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Oak Land Learning Center Princeton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c Main St N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Onamia Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
35465 125th Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Princeton Alternative Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
124 Rum River Dr Unit 104-107
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
Princeton Educational Options (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
124 N Rum River Drive
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Princeton Middle Level Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Princeton Seat Time Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rum River North Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Grades: 4-11
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mille Lacs County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mille Lacs County, MN include Isle Elementary School, Milaca Elementary School and Princeton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mille Lacs County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Mille Lacs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mille Lacs County?
Mille Lacs County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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