For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,112 students in Cass Lake, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Cass Lake, MN are Cass Lake-bena Secondary, Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cass Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cass Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15308 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2204
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #44.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Cass Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cass Lake-bena Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cass Lake, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cass Lake, MN include Cass Lake-bena Secondary, Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr..
How many public schools are located in Cass Lake?
4 public schools are located in Cass Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass Lake?
Cass Lake public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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