For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 846 students in Aitkin County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aitkin County, MN are Rippleside Elementary School, Hill City 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aitkin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rippleside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Hill City Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 5-8
| 67 students
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Grades: K-4
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aitkin County, MN include Rippleside Elementary School, Hill City Elementary School and Mcgregor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aitkin County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Aitkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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