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Itasca County Public Schools

Itasca County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

24

public schools

Total Enrollment

6,629

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Itasca County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Itasca County has 6 district entries. GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. GRAND RAPIDS has the most listed schools, with 8 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Itasca County

Reported Enrollment

6,629

24 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

1

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High10
Other3

6 School Districts in Itasca County

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

11 schools
4,023 students

GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
1,058 students

DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools
885 students

NASHWAUK-KEEWATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools
581 students

NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

1 school
82 students

Infinity: Minnesota Digital Academy

1 school
0 students

24 Public Schools in Itasca County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

GRAND RAPIDS SENIOR HIGH

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,129 students

ROBERT J. ELKINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle747 students

East Rapids Elementary

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary681 students

West Rapids Elementary

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary604 students

DEER RIVER SECONDARY

DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEER RIVER, 56636 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High443 students

KING ELEMENTARY

DEER RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEER RIVER, 56636 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary424 students

VANDYKE ELEMENTARY

GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLERAINE, 55722 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary414 students

Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School

NASHWAUK-KEEWATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

KEEWATIN, 55753 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary332 students

GREENWAY SENIOR HIGH

GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLERAINE, 55722 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High320 students

GREENWAY MIDDLE

GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLERAINE, 55722 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle302 students

COHASSET ELEMENTARY

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

COHASSET, 55721 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary280 students

NASHWAUK SECONDARY

NASHWAUK-KEEWATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASHWAUK, 55769 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High249 students

BIGFORK ELEMENTARY

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIGFORK, 56628 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary157 students

BIGFORK SECONDARY

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

BIGFORK, 56628 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High126 students

GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Town: Remote

Listed only8–12Alternative119 students

GRAND RAPIDS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education87 students

NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WARBA, 55793 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–12Charter82 students

MIDDLE AREA LEARNING CENTER

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Town: Remote

Listed only5–8Alternative53 students

ITASKIN EDUCATION CENTER

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRAND RAPIDS, 55744 / Town: Remote

Listed only4–12Alternative40 students

MARBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

GREENWAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARBLE, 55764 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPKOther22 students

Itasca County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Itasca County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Itasca County public school directory?

The directory lists 24 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Itasca County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Itasca County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Itasca County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Itasca County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Itasca County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Itasca County Education OverviewCounty school score: 57/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.