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Best Clearwater County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,400 students in Clearwater County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN are Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School, Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clearwater County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Bagley Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Bagley Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Main Ave N
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clearwater County, MN

Clearwater County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bagley Alp (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
204 Park Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Clearwater County, MN include Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School, Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clearwater County?
4 public schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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