Best Public Elementary Schools in Koochiching County (2026)

Best Koochiching County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

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 Public Schools in Koochiching County, MN

Koochiching County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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).