For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,135 students in Kanabec County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Kanabec County, MN are Mora Elementary School, Mora Secondary and Ogilvie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanabec County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kanabec County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kanabec County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 9th St N
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Mora Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Ogilvie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Dr
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5055
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5055
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Ogilvie Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Dr
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(612) 272-5000
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(612) 272-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lion Program-alternative Education
Alternative School
333 School Drive
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5000
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kanabec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
707 Mclean
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Grades: PK-2
| 398 students
Ogilvie Setting 3 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
140 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kanabec County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Kanabec County, MN include Mora Elementary School, Mora Secondary and Ogilvie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kanabec County?
7 public schools are located in Kanabec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanabec County?
Kanabec County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kanabec County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kanabec County include: Ogilvie Secondary vs. Mora Secondary, Mora Secondary vs. Ogilvie Secondary
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