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Best Schools in Bena, Minnesota

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Median household income: $48,500
Median home value: $183,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24%
Owner-occupied homes: 73%

How Bena compares

Median household income

$49k

58% of Minnesota median

About Schools in Bena, Minnesota

Bena, Minnesota is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

Bena is served by 1 school district: Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School. These districts collectively serve 139 students.

Bena's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $48,500. The poverty rate in the area is 40.6%.

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Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School 139 students · Kindergarten–12th	139	Kindergarten–12th	—

Schools in Bena

Bena, Minnesota · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$48,500

Median Home Value

$183,800

Median Rent

$776/mo

Population

251

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty Rate

40.6%

Community Profile

Bena has a median household income of $48,500. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $183,800, with a median rent of $776/month. The area has a poverty rate of 40.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Minnesota
Total Schools: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: Pending

Resources

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School District

Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School

1 school · 139 students

Nearby Cities

Cass Lake (4 schools)

14 mi

Walker (4 schools)

23 mi

Blackduck (2 schools)

Other Major Cities in Minnesota

Top metros statewide by school count.

Saint Paul 169 schools Minneapolis 165 schools Rochester 62 schools Duluth 40 schools Shakopee 31 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Bena, Minnesota

How many schools are in Bena, Minnesota?

Bena has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

How many school districts serve Bena, Minnesota?

Bena is served by 1 school district: Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School.

What is the education level in Bena, Minnesota?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Bena have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Bena, Minnesota?

The median household income in Bena is approximately $48,500 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bena, Minnesota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bena is 46.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bena, Minnesota?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.