For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 203 students in Northome, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Northome, MN are Northome Elementary School and Northome Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northome, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Northome have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northome, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northome, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Northome, MN include Northome Elementary School and Northome Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Northome?
2 public schools are located in Northome.
What is the racial composition of students in Northome?
Northome public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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