For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 573 students in Iron, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Iron, MN are Cherry Elementary School and Cherry Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron, MN public schools 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). Schools in Iron have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Iron, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Iron, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Iron, MN include Cherry Elementary School and Cherry Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Iron?
2 public schools are located in Iron.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron?
Iron public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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