For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,197 students in Hibbing, MN (there are , serving 246 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hibbing, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hibbing, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Mesabi Area Learning Center and Hibbing High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hibbing, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hibbing have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hibbing, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 E 23rd St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0842
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0842
Gr: 2-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mesabi Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hibbing High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Gr: 7-12 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
323 E 37th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0844
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0844
Gr: PK-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 12th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0852
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0852
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 12th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0843
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0843
Gr: K-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Hibbing, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Resource Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
800 E. 21st. Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6205
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-6205
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2810 Diane Ln.
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-6871
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-6871
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Range Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
800 East 21st St.
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-3670
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 263-3670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hibbing, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hibbing, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Mesabi Area Learning Center and Hibbing High School.
How many public schools are located in Hibbing?
6 public schools are located in Hibbing.
What percentage of students in Hibbing go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hibbing are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hibbing?
Hibbing public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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