For the 2026 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 16% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Naytahwaush Community School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
242 Church St
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-5025
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Mahnomen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 69
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Gr: K-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
<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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