Best Schools in Aitkin County, MN
Aitkin County, MN has 21 public schools (11 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,263 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Aitkin County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aitkin County, MN
The top high schools in Aitkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aitkin Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 526 Students
2. Cromwell-wright Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Willow River Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow River Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
4. Floodwood Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floodwood Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 74 Students
5. Mcgregor Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgregor Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 216 Students
6. Isle Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Isle Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students
7. East Central Senior Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 323 Students
8. Hinckley-finlayson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 448 Students
9. Hill City Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
10. Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aitkin County, MN
The top middle schools in Aitkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 67 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aitkin County, MN
The top elementary schools in Aitkin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 104 Students
2. Finlayson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley-finlayson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 52 Students
3. Rippleside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aitkin Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students
4. Cromwell-wright Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cromwell-wright Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
5. Mcgregor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcgregor Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 233 Students
6. Willow River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow River Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students
7. Isle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Isle Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
8. East Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 400 Students
9. Floodwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floodwood Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aitkin County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aitkin County, MN has a total population of 15,697 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aitkin County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aitkin County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aitkin County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aitkin County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Aitkin County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aitkin County, MN
How many schools are in Aitkin County, MN?
Aitkin County, MN has 21 public schools: 11 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,263 students in total.
How do schools in Aitkin County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Aitkin County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Aitkin County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aitkin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Aitkin County
3 places in Aitkin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Aitkin Public School District (3 schools)
- Hill City Public School District (3 schools)
- Mcgregor Public School District (3 schools)