For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 731 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Red Lake County, MN are J.a. Hughes Elementary School, Lafayette Secondary 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St Ne
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Red Lake County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine To Prairie Coop. Center
Vocational School
210 Main Ave S
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: PK | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Red Lake County, MN include J.a. Hughes Elementary School, Lafayette Secondary and Red Lake County Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Red Lake County?
6 public schools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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