Best Public Middle Schools in Cook, MN (2026)

Best Cook Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 259 students in Cook, MN.

The top-ranked public middle school in Cook, MN is North Woods Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cook, MN public middle school have an score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cook have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cook, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Woods Secondary

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

10248 Olson Rd E
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

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Cook, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cook Elementary School (Closed 2012)

306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Cook Secondary (Closed 2012)

306 East Vermilion Blvd
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 666-5221

Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Thistledew: Alice O'brien School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4488

Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Thistledew: Wilderness Endeavors (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

62741 County Rd 551
Cook, MN 55723
(218) 376-4411

Gr: 6-12 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cook, MN?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Cook, MN include North Woods Secondary.

How many public middle schools are located in Cook?

1 public middle schools are located in Cook.

What is the racial composition of students in Cook?

Cook public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).