For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 190 students in Cook County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cook County, MN are Birch Grove Community School, Oshki Ogimaag Charter School and Great Expectations. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 Goodneighbor Hill Rd
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-0170
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Oshki Ogimaag Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73 Upper Rd
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2112
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2112
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cook County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cook County, MN include Birch Grove Community School, Oshki Ogimaag Charter School and Great Expectations.
How many public charter schools are located in Cook County?
3 public charter schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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