For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,519 students in Red Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Red Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
1,519 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 32% has increased from 20-24% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Graduation Rate
32%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.60
% American Indian
97%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,924 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,774 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,924
$17,742
Spending / Student
$29,774
$18,463
Best Red Lake Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Red Lake Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1
Rank: #44.
Red Lake Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Red Lake Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2700
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Ponemah Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25039 Abinoojiin Dr
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Red Lake Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Gr: 1-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Red Lake Ec Special Education Ext
Special Education School
23990 Highway 1
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Gr: PK | 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
23990 Highway 1 East
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lake Public School District?
Red Lake Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,519 students.
What is the rank of Red Lake Public School District?
Red Lake Public School District is ranked #515 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake Public School District?
97% of Red Lake Public School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lake Public School District?
Red Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Red Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,774 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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