Best Schools in Cook County, MN
Cook County, MN has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 662 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cook County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cook County, MN
The top high schools in Cook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cook County Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cook County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cook County, MN
The top middle schools in Cook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cook County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cook County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 102 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cook County, MN
The top elementary schools in Cook County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birch Grove Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birch Grove Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 42 Students
2. Great Expectations
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Expectations • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 136 Students
3. Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cook County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
4. Oshki Ogimaag Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oshki Ogimaag Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 25 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cook County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cook County, MN has a total population of 5,600 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cook 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 Cook County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cook County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cook 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 Cook County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cook County, MN
How many schools are in Cook County, MN?
Cook County, MN has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 662 students in total.
How do schools in Cook County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Cook County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cook County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cook 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: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet 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
Cities, towns and school districts in Cook County
3 places in Cook County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Grand Marais (4)
- Grand Portage (1)
- Tofte (1)
School districts (1)
- Cook County Public Schools (3 schools)