Best Public Schools in Cook County (2025-26)

Best Cook County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 647 students in Cook County, MN.

The top ranked public schools in Cook County, MN are Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Senior High School and Birch Grove Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cook County, MN public schools have an score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cook County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271

Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Cook County Senior High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
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101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271

Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #33.

Birch Grove Community School

Charter School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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9 Goodneighbor Hill Rd
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170

Gr: K-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #44.

Oshki Ogimaag Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
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73 Upper Rd
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2112

Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Cook County Middle School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271

Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

Great Expectations

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322

Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: n/an/a

Cook County Alternative

Alternative School

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101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271

Gr: 9-12

Rank: n/an/a

Grand Marais Community

Special Education School

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101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271

Gr: 6-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cook County, MN

Cook County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Birch Grove Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636

Gr: K-4 | 23 students

Grand Portage Elementary School (Closed 2010)

73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345

Gr: K-3 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cook County, MN?

The top ranked public schools in Cook County, MN include Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Senior High School and Birch Grove Community School.

How many public schools are located in Cook County?

8 public schools are located in Cook County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?

Cook County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).