Cook County Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Marais, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Cook County Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cook County Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cook County Senior High
Grand Marais · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
Grand Marais · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cook County Middle
Grand Marais · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#160 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,364
+$3,756 vs Minnesota median
District size
457 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
The short answer
Cook County Public Schools ranks #160 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Cook County Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cook County Senior High (7.4/10), Sawtooth Mountain Elementary (6.7/10), and Cook County Middle (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cook County Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook County Senior High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Sawtooth Mountain Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Cook County Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.6/10, Cook County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cook County Senior High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Cook County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
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 6.6/10. 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 7.4/10.
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 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. 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 6.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
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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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