For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,621 students in Bemidji, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bemidji, MN are Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Gene Dillon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bemidji, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bemidji have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Bemidji, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Gr: 5-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3795 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Gr: 4-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Solway Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Gr: PK-3 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bemidji Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Horace May Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Gr: PK-3 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Trek North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
First City School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Voc. Coop. Center
Vocational School
3728 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 100
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 755-4594
Gr: K-12
Bemidji, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bemidji Middle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Gr: K-8
Bemidji Virtual Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 7%
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Gr: PK-3 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Edith Hatch Evaluation Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Evergreen Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bemidji, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bemidji, MN include Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Gene Dillon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bemidji?
16 public elementary schools are located in Bemidji.
What is the racial composition of students in Bemidji?
Bemidji public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bemidji are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bemidji include: Northern Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School, Horace May Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School
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