For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,110 students in Kanabec County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kanabec County, MN are Mora Elementary School, Ogilvie Elementary School and Mora Middle Level Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanabec County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kanabec County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kanabec County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 9th St N
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ogilvie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Dr
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5055
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5055
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Kanabec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
707 Mclean
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ogilvie Setting 3 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
140 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kanabec County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kanabec County, MN include Mora Elementary School, Ogilvie Elementary School and Mora Middle Level Alc.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kanabec County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Kanabec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanabec County?
Kanabec County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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