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Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744-8888
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,024 students in Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
4,024 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#142 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
46%
54%
51%
42%
41%
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.59
% American Indian
6%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,690 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,690
$17,860
Spending / Student
$19,439
$18,585

Best Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cohasset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Columbus Ave
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 327-5860
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
East Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1195 Ne 10th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5880
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
West Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Sw 22nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Gr: 4-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Bigfork Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Gr: 8-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Ne 8th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5800
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Gr: PK | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,024 students.
What is the rank of Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #178 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
85% of Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Grand Rapids ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,024 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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