Onamia Elementary School

Onamia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Onamia, MN, part of the ONAMIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 117 students in grades 3rd – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 91.3th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 24% proficiency in math and 33% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,852, where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Onamia Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1, Onamia Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Onamia Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.