For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 438 students in Onamia, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onamia, MN are Onamia Elementary School, Onamia Primary School and Onamia Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onamia, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Onamia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Onamia, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onamia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: 3-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Onamia Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Onamia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Onamia Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
35465 125th Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Onamia, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onamia, MN include Onamia Elementary School, Onamia Primary School and Onamia Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Onamia?
4 public elementary schools are located in Onamia.
What is the racial composition of students in Onamia?
Onamia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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