School District · Minnesota
Deer River Public School District
📍 Deer River, MN · Itasca County · NCES LEAID 2710140
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 307, DEER RIVER, MN 56636
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2710140
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Deer River Public School District4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Deer River Public School District?▼
Deer River Public School District serves 4 zip codes: 56636, 56637, 56657, 56680. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Deer River Public School District rated?▼
Deer River Public School District has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 49th percentile among Minnesota school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Minnesota only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Deer River Public School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 885 students across 4 schools for Deer River Public School District.
What grades does Deer River Public School District serve?▼
Deer River Public School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Deer River Public School District?▼
You can reach Deer River Public School District by phone at (218)246-2420 or by mail at PO BOX 307, DEER RIVER, MN 56636. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Deer River Public School District
Deer River Public School District is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Minnesota, primarily in Itasca County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 49th percentile among Minnesota districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Minnesota districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (218)246-2420 before making a housing decision.