For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 242 students in Cook, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Cook, MN is North Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook, MN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cook have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cook, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Cook, Minnesota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cook, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cook, MN include North Woods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cook?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook?
Cook public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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