For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 342 students in Mahnomen, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mahnomen, MN are Mahnomen Area Learning Center and Mahnomen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahnomen, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mahnomen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mahnomen, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mahnomen, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mahnomen, MN include Mahnomen Area Learning Center and Mahnomen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mahnomen?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mahnomen.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen?
Mahnomen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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