For the 2025 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 26% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onamia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Grades: 3-6
| 117 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Onamia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 130th Ave S
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6840
Grades: 4-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Onamia, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Onamia Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
35465 125th Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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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