For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 487 students in Mahnomen County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mahnomen County, MN are Mahnomen Area Learning Center, Mahnomen Elementary School and Naytahwaush Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahnomen County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mahnomen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mahnomen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Naytahwaush Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
242 Church St
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Mahnomen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 69
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mahnomen County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mahnomen County, MN include Mahnomen Area Learning Center, Mahnomen Elementary School and Naytahwaush Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mahnomen County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mahnomen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen County?
Mahnomen County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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