Total enrollment
764
+257 (+51%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Mountain Iron
Minnesota · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Mountain Iron totals about 764 students across 5 schools (an average of 153 students per campus).
7-year change in Mountain Iron
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 84%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST RANGE ACADEMY OF TECH-SCIENCE | High | 09-12 | 127 |
| MERRITT ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-06 | 354 |
| Mountain Iron-Buhl ISD 712 Credit R | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY | High | 07-12 | 283 |
| NORTHEAST SERVICE COOPERATIVE OLL | High | 07-12 | 0 |
About Mountain Iron
Mountain Iron, Minnesota is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 764 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 4 high.
Average school size in Mountain Iron is around 153 students, 57% below the Minnesota average of about 357.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Mountain Iron has expanded 51% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 507 students to 764. The school count climbed from 2 to 3 across the same 7-year window.
On this page, the community for Mountain Iron discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.