Best Public Schools in Walker, MN (2026)

Best Walker Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 704 students in Walker, MN (there are , serving 42 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Walker, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Walker, MN are Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School and W.h.a. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Walker, MN public schools have an score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Walker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Walker, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Bottom 50%

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301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322

Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #22.

W.h.a. Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
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301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261

Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: n/an/a

Up North Learning Center

Special Education School

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5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525

Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: n/an/a

W. H. A. Alternative Program

Alternative School

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301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322

Gr: 9-12

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Walker, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311

Gr: 6-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377

Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%

W.h.a. Middle School (Closed 2009)

301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322

Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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What are the top-ranked public schools in Walker, MN?

The top-ranked public schools in Walker, MN include Walker-hackensack-akeley Secondary School and W.h.a. Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Walker?

4 public schools are located in Walker.

What percentage of students in Walker go to public school?

94% of all K-12 students in Walker are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Walker?

Walker public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).