For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 212 students in Cook County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cook County, MN are Great Expectations and Cook County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Grades: K-4
| 23 students
73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Grades: K-3
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cook County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cook County, MN include Great Expectations and Cook County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cook County?
3 public middle schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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