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Best Itasca County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 6,575 students in Itasca County, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 239 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Itasca County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Itasca County, MN are Cohasset Elementary School, East Rapids Elementary School and Greenway Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Itasca County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohasset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Columbus Ave
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 327-5860
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
East Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1195 Ne 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Greenway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Roosevelt St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Vandyke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Cole Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-2510
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
West Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Sw 22nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Gr: PK-2 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W 3rd Ave
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Deer River Schools Sped
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Gr: 4-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
Greenway Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Roosevelt St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Nashwauk Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 2nd St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Bigfork Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Northern Lights Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bridge St
Warba, MN 55793
(218) 492-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Gr: 8-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Area Virtual Secondary
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Virtual Elementary School
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Rank: n/an/a
Infinity Minnesota Digital Academy
601 Sw 7th St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(800) 624-4072
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marble Early Childhood Center
201 Kate St
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 247-7306
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Itasca County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Itasca County, MN include Cohasset Elementary School, East Rapids Elementary School and Greenway Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Itasca County?
24 public schools are located in Itasca County.
What percentage of students in Itasca County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Itasca County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County?
Itasca County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Itasca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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