Best Public Elementary Schools in Koochiching County (2025-26)

Best Koochiching County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,167 students in Koochiching County, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Koochiching County, MN are Falls Elementary School, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School and Falls Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Koochiching County, MN public elementary schools have an score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Koochiching County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Koochiching County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Falls Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571

Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641

Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Falls Secondary

(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
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1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571

Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Northome Elementary School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275

Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Koochiching County, MN

Koochiching County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040

Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571

Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040

Holler Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219

Gr: K-2 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Koochiching County, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Koochiching County, MN include Falls Elementary School, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School and Falls Secondary.

How many public elementary schools are located in Koochiching County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Koochiching County.

What is the racial composition of students in Koochiching County?

Koochiching County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).