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Best Grand Marais Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 577 students in Grand Marais, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Marais, MN are Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Senior High School and Cook County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Marais, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Grand Marais have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Grand Marais, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
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%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grand Marais, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Marais, MN include Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Senior High School and Cook County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Marais?
6 public schools are located in Grand Marais.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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