For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,490 students in Itasca County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Itasca County, MN are Greenway Senior High School, Grand Rapids Senior High School and Itaskin Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Itasca County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenway Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Itasca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Roosevelt St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-1287
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Grand Rapids Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Itaskin Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-4129
Gr: 4-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Nashwauk Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 2nd St
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Nashwauk, MN 55769
(218) 885-1280
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Bigfork Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Northern Lights Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bridge St
Warba, MN 55793
(218) 492-4400
Warba, MN 55793
(218) 492-4400
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5750
Gr: 8-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Sw 7th St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(800) 624-4072
Coleraine, MN 55722
(800) 624-4072
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Itasca County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Itasca County, MN include Greenway Senior High School, Grand Rapids Senior High School and Itaskin Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Itasca County?
11 public high schools are located in Itasca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County?
Itasca County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Itasca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Itasca County include: Greenway Senior High School vs. Grand Rapids Senior High School, Grand Rapids Senior High School vs. Greenway Senior High School, Deer River Secondary vs. Grand Rapids Senior High School
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