For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 704 students in Walker, MN (there are , serving 42 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Walker, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Walker, MN are Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School and W.h.a. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Walker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walker, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
W. H. A. Alternative Program
Alternative School
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 9-12
Walker, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walker, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Walker, MN include Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School and W.h.a. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Walker?
4 public schools are located in Walker.
What percentage of students in Walker go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Walker are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker?
Walker public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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