| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win-E-Mac School District | Erskine | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 432 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Fertile-Beltrami School District | Beltrami | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 504 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Fosston Public School District | Fosston | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 621 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Crookston Public School District | Crookston | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,135 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| East Grand Forks Public School District | East Grand Forks | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1,889 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Red Lake County Central Public Schools | Trail | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 365 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fisher Public School District | Fisher | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 232 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Climax-Shelly Public Schools | Climax | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 189 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 5,367 students across 23 schools. The largest is East Grand Forks Public School District with 1,889 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Minnesota
Polk County has 8 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Win-E-Mac School District (9/10). 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 Polk County, MN?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Polk 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 Polk County, MN?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Win-E-Mac School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th 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.