Best Itasca County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 84 students in Itasca County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Itasca County, MN is Northern Lights Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Itasca County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bridge St
Warba, MN 55793
(218) 492-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Itasca County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Itasca County, MN include Northern Lights Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Itasca County?
1 public charter schools are located in Itasca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County?
Itasca County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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