For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 819 students in Aitkin County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN are Aitkin Secondary School, Hill City Senior High School and Mcgregor Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Aitkin County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aitkin Secondary School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Aitkin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aitkin Secondary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 2nd St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Gr: 7-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mcgregor Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-3421
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Gr: K-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Aitkin County, MN include Aitkin Secondary School, Hill City Senior High School and Mcgregor Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Aitkin County?
5 public high schools are located in Aitkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).