Best 56601 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 705 students in 56601, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 56601, MN are Schoolcraft Learning Community, Voyageurs Expeditionary School and Treknorth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 56601 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 56601, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 56601, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Treknorth High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3604 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Trek North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 56601, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 56601, MN include Schoolcraft Learning Community, Voyageurs Expeditionary School and Treknorth High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 56601?
6 public charter schools are located in 56601.
What is the racial composition of students in 56601?
56601 public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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