| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillager Public School District | Pillager | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,245 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pine River-Backus Public School District | Backus | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 903 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District | Hackensack | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 736 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Northland Community Schools | Federal Dam | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 362 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools | Bena | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,138 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Cass County compares
Together they enroll 4,384 students across 16 schools. The largest is Pillager Public School District with 1,245 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Cass County, Minnesota
Cass County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cass County is Pillager Public School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cass County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cass County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cass County, MN?
Of the districts serving Cass County, Pillager Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 68th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.