For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 3,456 students in 56601, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56601, MN are Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Gene Dillon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56601 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56601, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56601, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schoolcraft Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8955 Deer School Rd
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-2102
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33.
Gene Dillon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3795 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Gr: 4-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Solway Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bemidji Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Gr: PK-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Horace May Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Gr: PK-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Gr: PK-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Trek North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Pine Ridge Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-1888
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
First City School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Voyageurs Expeditionary Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56601, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56601, MN include Schoolcraft Learning Community, Bemidji Area Learning Center and Gene Dillon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56601?
15 public elementary schools are located in 56601.
What is the racial composition of students in 56601?
56601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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