For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 577 students in Grand Marais, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Grand Marais, MN are Cook County Senior High School, Great Expectations and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Marais, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Grand Marais have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Grand Marais, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook County Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
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
Cook County Alternative
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grand Marais, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Grand Marais, MN include Cook County Senior High School, Great Expectations and Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Marais?
6 public schools are located in Grand Marais.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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