For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 565 students in Traverse County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN are Pearson Elementary School, Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traverse County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Traverse County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Traverse County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Browns Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Grades: 5-8
| 68 students
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Grades: PK-4
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN include Pearson Elementary School, Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Traverse County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Traverse County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traverse County?
Traverse County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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