Best Schools in Koochiching County, MN
Koochiching County, MN has 15 public schools (7 high, 0 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,447 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Koochiching County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Koochiching County, MN
The top high schools in Koochiching County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Falls Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
International Falls School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 501 Students
2. Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlefork-big Falls School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
3. North Woods Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
4. Northome Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Koochiching School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
5. Kelliher Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelliher Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
6. Isd 361 - Alc Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northland Learning Center • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 24 Students
7. Indus Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Koochiching School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Koochiching County, MN
The top elementary schools in Koochiching County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
International Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
2. Littlefork-big Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Littlefork-big Falls School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
3. North Woods Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 233 Students
4. Northome Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Koochiching School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
5. Kelliher Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelliher Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
6. Nett Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nett Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 48 Students
7. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
8. Indus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Koochiching School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Koochiching County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Koochiching County, MN has a total population of 12,062 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Koochiching County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Koochiching 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 Koochiching County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Koochiching County, MN
How many schools are in Koochiching County, MN?
Koochiching County, MN has 15 public schools: 7 high schools, 0 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,447 students in total.
How do schools in Koochiching County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Koochiching County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Koochiching County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Koochiching 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 Koochiching County, MN
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 45%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Koochiching County
3 places in Koochiching County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- International Falls (3)
- Littlefork (2)
- Northome (2)
School districts (1)
- South Koochiching School District (4 schools)