Best Schools in Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County, MN has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,106 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Clearwater County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clearwater County, MN
The top high schools in Clearwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bemidji Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students
2. Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearbrook-gonvick School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
3. Bagley Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bagley Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
4. Bagley Alp
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bagley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clearwater County, MN
The top middle schools in Clearwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clearwater County, MN
The top elementary schools in Clearwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horace May Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 316 Students
2. Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearbrook-gonvick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
3. Bagley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Bagley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 520 Students
4. Red Lake Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 489 Students
5. Red Lake Early Childhood Center
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Projected Test Scores
Red Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clearwater County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clearwater County, MN has a total population of 8,524 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clearwater County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clearwater 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 Clearwater County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clearwater County, MN
How many schools are in Clearwater County, MN?
Clearwater County, MN has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,106 students in total.
How do schools in Clearwater County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clearwater County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Clearwater County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clearwater 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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- 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: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clearwater County
2 places in Clearwater County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Bagley (3)
- Clearbrook (2)
School districts (1)
- Bagley Public School District (3 schools)