For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 890 students in Virginia, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Virginia, MN are Franklin Elementary School, Nelle Shean Elementary School and Northland Learning Center 020. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Virginia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Virginia, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7709
Gr: K-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Nelle Shean Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Summit
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Isd 361 - Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Virginia, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eveleth-gilbert Hope Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 Jones St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7701
Gr: 9-12
1 S Summit St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 744-7773
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Focus - Day Treatment Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave South
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: PK-6
Nlc Day Treatment (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12
Northland Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 1286 Virginia
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-5284
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Northland Learning Center 060 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Northland Learning Center 080 (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1201 13th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Virginia, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Virginia, MN include Franklin Elementary School, Nelle Shean Elementary School and Northland Learning Center 020.
How many public elementary schools are located in Virginia?
5 public elementary schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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