Cook County Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Marais, Minnesota
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#2 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,364
+$3,756 vs Minnesota median
District size
457 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
About Cook County Public Schools
Cook County Public Schools is a Grand Marais, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 457 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $18,364 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Cook County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cook County Senior High, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cook County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cook County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cook County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Cook County Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Grand Marais
- Total Enrollment
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cook County Public Schools?
Cook County Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cook County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Cook County Public Schools is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cook County Public Schools?
Cook County Public Schools spends $18,364 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cook County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cook County Public Schools is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cook County Public Schools?
Cook County Senior High is the highest-rated school in Cook County Public Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cook County Public Schools?
Across schools in Cook County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cook County Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Cook County Public Schools has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
Resources
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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Compare Cook County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Mounds View Public School District (27)
- St. Cloud Public School District (27)
- Mankato Public School District (26)
- White Bear Lake School District (25)
- Bloomington Public School District (23)
- Eastern Carver County Public School (23)
- North St. Paul-maplewood Oakdale (23)
- Wayzata Public School District (21)
- Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools (20)
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- Centennial Public School District (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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