For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Kanabec County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Kanabec County, MN are Mora Secondary, Ogilvie Secondary and Mora Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanabec County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kanabec County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Kanabec County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mora Secondary, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kanabec County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 high schools in Kanabec County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Kanabec County, MN include Mora Secondary, Ogilvie Secondary and Mora Alternative Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Kanabec County?
4 public high schools are located in Kanabec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanabec County?
Kanabec County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Kanabec County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kanabec County include: Ogilvie Secondary vs. Mora Secondary, Mora Secondary vs. Ogilvie Secondary
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