Best Schools in Cass County, MN
Cass County, MN has 33 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,280 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cass County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cass County, MN
The top high schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Sebeka Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
4. Pillager Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
5. Pine River-backus High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
6. Walker-hackensack-akeley Sec.
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Projected Test Scores
Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students
7. Deer River Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Deer River Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 443 Students
8. Northland Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Northland Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
9. Cass Lake-bena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
10. Cass Lake-bena Area Lrng. Cntr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cass County, MN
The top middle schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Pillager Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
3. Forestview Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
4. Motley-staples Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
5. Cass Lake-bena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cass County, MN
The top elementary schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
2. Nisswa Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Baxter Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
4. Pillager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
5. King Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Deer River Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
6. Sebeka Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students
7. Staples-motley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
8. Pine River-backus Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
9. Cass Lake-bena Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
10. W.h.a. Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cass County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cass County, MN has a total population of 30,066 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cass 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 Cass County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cass County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cass 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 Cass County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cass County, MN
How many schools are in Cass County, MN?
Cass County, MN has 33 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,280 students in total.
How do schools in Cass County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Cass County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cass County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cass 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Cass County, MN
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- Projected: 46%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Cass County
5 places in Cass County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Cass Lake (4)
- Pillager (4)
- Pine River (3)
- Remer (3)
- Walker (2)
School districts (4)
- Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools (4 schools)
- Northland Community Schools (3 schools)
- Pillager Public School District (3 schools)
- Pine River-Backus School District (3 schools)