For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 395 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Lake County, MN are J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Red Lake County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Lake County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Red Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Red Lake County Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Minnesota St S
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Red Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Box 7
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Grades: 5-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Lake County, MN include J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Red Lake County Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red Lake County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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