Best 51��s in Cook, MN (2025-26)

Best Cook 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Cook, MN.

The top ranked public schools in Cook, MN are North Woods Elementary School and North Woods Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cook, MN public schools have an score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cook have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Cook, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Woods Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 30%

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10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

North Woods Secondary

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

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Cook, Minnesota 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cook Elementary School (Closed 2012)

306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Cook Secondary (Closed 2012)

306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488

Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411

Gr: 6-12 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cook, MN?

The top ranked public schools in Cook, MN include North Woods Elementary School and North Woods Secondary.

How many public schools are located in Cook?

2 public schools are located in Cook.

What is the racial composition of students in Cook?

Cook public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).