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7 schools in Grand Marais

Minnesota · Public K-12

Grand Marais runs 7 public K-12 schools inside Minnesota, with combined enrollment near 588 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Grand Marais

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
588
-32 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cook County ISD 166 ALC ProgramHigh06-120
Cook County ISD 166 Credit RecoveryHigh09-120
Cook County MiddleMiddle06-0895
Cook County Senior HighHigh09-12177
Grand Marais CommunityHigh06-120
GREAT EXPECTATIONSElementaryKG-08113
Sawtooth Mountain ElementaryElementaryPK-05203

About Grand Marais

Public education in Grand Marais, Minnesota runs across 7 schools that serves roughly 588 students. By footprint, Grand Marais sits in the middle-population bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

Average school size in Grand Marais is around 84 students, 76% below the Minnesota average of about 357.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Grand Marais has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 620 students to 588.

On this page, the community for Grand Marais discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais, Minnesota has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 588 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Grand Marais?
Grand Marais has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Grand Marais?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is the largest public school in Grand Marais by enrollment, with approximately 203 students.
What school districts serve Grand Marais?
Grand Marais is served by 3 public school districts, including GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Cook County Public Schools, NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER.
What grade levels do public schools in Grand Marais cover?
Public schools in Grand Marais serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Grand Marais?
1 of the 7 public schools in Grand Marais are charter schools.