For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 259 students in Cook, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Cook, MN is North Woods Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cook, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Woods Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cook, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
Cook, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cook, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Cook, MN include North Woods Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Cook?
1 public high schools are located in Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook?
Cook public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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