For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,143 students in Becker County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Becker County, MN are Rossman Elementary School, Lake Park Audubon Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Becker County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Becker County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Becker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lake Park Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 4th St
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Frazee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Hickory Ave W
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Ogema Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #88.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 4-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Pine Point Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48075 Pow Wow Hwy
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Becker County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 129
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Country Road 21, P.o. Box 447
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Gr: PK-12
Detroit Lakes Middle School Target Svc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
Drake Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
High School Culture Club (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
Lake Park-audubon Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
Lincoln Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Pelican Rpaids Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
Roosevelt Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
Rossman Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Walker-hackensack-akeley Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Becker County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Becker County, MN include Rossman Elementary School, Lake Park Audubon Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Becker County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Becker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Becker County?
Becker County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Becker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Becker County include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Lake Park Audubon Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School
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