Best 55604 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 588 students in 55604, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 55604, MN are Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School, Cook County Senior High School and Cook County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55604 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55604, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55604, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cook County Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cook County Isd 166 Alc Program
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cook County Isd 166 Credit Recovery
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55604, MN?
How many public schools are located in 55604?
7 public schools are located in 55604.
What is the racial composition of students in 55604?
55604 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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