Best Traverse County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 565 students in Traverse County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN are Pearson Elementary School, Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traverse County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Traverse County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Traverse County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Gr: 6-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Browns Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Gr: 5-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Gr: PK-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Traverse County, MN include Pearson Elementary School, Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Traverse County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Traverse County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traverse County?
Traverse County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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