For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,135 students in Kanabec County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Kanabec County, MN are Mora Elementary School, Mora Alternative Learning Center and Mora Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanabec County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kanabec County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kanabec County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 9th St N
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mora Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mora Secondary
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ogilvie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Dr
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5055
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5055
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Ogilvie Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 School Dr
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(612) 272-5000
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(612) 272-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lion Program-alternative Education
Alternative School
333 School Drive
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5000
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(320) 272-5000
Gr: 9-12
Kanabec County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
707 Mclean
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6260
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ogilvie Setting 3 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
140 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Ogilvie, MN 56358
(763) 552-7701
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kanabec County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Kanabec County, MN include Mora Elementary School, Mora Alternative Learning Center and Mora Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Kanabec County?
7 public schools are located in Kanabec County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kanabec County?
Kanabec County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kanabec County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kanabec County include: Ogilvie Secondary vs. Mora Secondary, Mora Secondary vs. Ogilvie Secondary
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