Best Public Middle Schools in Cook County (2025-26)

Best Cook County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 212 students in Cook County, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Cook County, 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.

Cook County, MN public middle schools have an score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Middle Schools in Cook County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Cook County Middle School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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101 W 5th St
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%)
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550 E 5th St
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

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101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271

Gr: 6-12

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Location

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Birch Grove Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636

Gr: K-4 | 23 students

Grand Portage Elementary School (Closed 2010)

73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345

Gr: K-3 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cook County, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Cook County, MN include Cook County Middle School and Great Expectations.

How many public middle schools are located in Cook County?

3 public middle schools are located in Cook County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?

Cook County 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).