For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 762 students in Cass Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cass Lake, MN are Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass Lake, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cass Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cass Lake, MN include Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cass Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cass Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass Lake?
Cass Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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