For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 212 students in Grand Marais, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Marais, MN are Cook County Middle School and Great Expectations. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Marais, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Marais have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Grand Marais, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cook County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Great Expectations
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 E 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-9322
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grand Marais, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Marais, MN include Cook County Middle School and Great Expectations.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Marais?
3 public middle schools are located in Grand Marais.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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