| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thief River Falls School District | Thief River Falls | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,806 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Goodridge Public School District | Goodridge | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 263 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Pennington County compares
Together they enroll 2,069 students across 7 schools. The largest is Thief River Falls School District with 1,806 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Pennington County, Minnesota
Pennington County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pennington County is Thief River Falls School District (5/10). 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 Pennington County, MN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Pennington 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 Pennington County, MN?
Of the districts serving Pennington County, Thief River Falls School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 48th 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.