For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,665 students in Aitkin County, MN (there are , serving 130 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Aitkin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Rippleside Elementary School and Mcgregor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aitkin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rippleside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: PK-4 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Hill City Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Mcgregor Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Hill City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 5-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Gr: K-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Aitkin County, MN include Aitkin Secondary School, Rippleside Elementary School and Mcgregor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aitkin County?
9 public schools are located in Aitkin County.
What percentage of students in Aitkin County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Aitkin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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