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St. Louis County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,914 students in St. Louis County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Louis County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,914 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Louis County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#318 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
% American Indian
9%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,197 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,070 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,197
$17,742
Spending / Student
$22,070
$18,463
Best St. Louis County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Tower-soudan Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 N 2nd St
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Tower, MN 55790
(218) 753-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
South Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Babbitt Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 South Dr
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Cherry Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3943 Tamminen Rd
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Iron, MN 55751
(218) 258-8991
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
South Ridge Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8162 Swan Lake Rd
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Saginaw, MN 55779
(218) 345-6789
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
North Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Range Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 South Dr
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Babbitt, MN 55706
(218) 827-3101
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Louis County School District?
St. Louis County School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,914 students.
What is the rank of St. Louis County School District?
St. Louis County School District is ranked #343 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County School District?
78% of St. Louis County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Louis County School District?
St. Louis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Louis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,070 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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