For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,513 students in Polk County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MN are Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Win-e-mac Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Magelssen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Central Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5600
Grades: 1-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Climax Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Grades: 3-5
| 426 students
Rank: #99.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
Climax Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2395
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Grades: PK-2
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Polk County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Polk County, MN include Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polk County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Polk County include: Fertile-beltrami Elementary School vs. New Heights Elementary School, New Heights Elementary School vs. Fertile-beltrami Elementary School, Climax Secondary vs. Crookston Secondary
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