Best Schools in Beltrami County, MN
Beltrami County, MN has 41 public schools (13 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 9,718 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Beltrami County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beltrami County, MN
The top high schools in Beltrami County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blackduck Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blackduck Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 310 Students
2. Bemidji Senior High
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students
3. Treknorth High School
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Treknorth High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
4. Grygla Secondary
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Grygla Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
5. Kelliher Secondary
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Kelliher Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
6. Voyageurs Expeditionary School
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Voyageurs Expeditionary • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
7. Cass Lake-bena Secondary
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Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
8. Red Lake Secondary
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Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
9. Bemidji Senior Lumberjack Alc
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
10. Red Lake Alternative Learning
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Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beltrami County, MN
The top middle schools in Beltrami County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bemidji Middle
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1013 Students
2. Trek North Middle School
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Treknorth High School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
3. Voyageurs Expeditionary Ms
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Voyageurs Expeditionary • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Cass Lake-bena Middle School
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Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
5. Red Lake Middle School
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Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
6. Red Lake Middle Level Alc
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Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 13 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beltrami County, MN
The top elementary schools in Beltrami County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 328 Students
2. Northern Elementary
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 308 Students
3. Horace May Elementary
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 316 Students
4. Solway Elementary
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 160 Students
5. Grygla Elementary
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Grygla Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 64 Students
6. Gene Dillon Elementary School
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Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 695 Students
7. Schoolcraft Learning Community
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Schoolcraft Learning Community Chtr • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 207 Students
8. Cass Lake-bena Elementary
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Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
9. Kelliher Elementary
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Kelliher Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
10. Blackduck Elementary
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Blackduck Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beltrami County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beltrami County, MN has a total population of 46,228 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beltrami 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 Beltrami County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beltrami County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beltrami 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 Beltrami County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beltrami County, MN
How many schools are in Beltrami County, MN?
Beltrami County, MN has 41 public schools: 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 9,718 students in total.
How do schools in Beltrami County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Beltrami County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Beltrami County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beltrami 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: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Beltrami County
6 places in Beltrami County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Bemidji Public School District (12 schools)
- Red Lake Public School District (8 schools)