Public schools in Bemidji, MN
22 open public schools with an address in Bemidji, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,301
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Bemidji public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Bemidji, MN: 7 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,301 students, an average of 241 per school. The largest campus is Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), and the largest elementary school is Gene Dillon Elementary School (667).
Bemidji Public School District operates the most schools here (14), plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bemidji
Bemidji Public School District
Public school district
14 schools in Bemidji · 15 total
Treknorth High School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Bemidji
Voyageurs Expeditionary
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Bemidji
Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bemidji
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Specialized public school district
1 school in Bemidji
North Country Voc. Coop. Ctr.
Specialized public school district
1 school in Bemidji
Schoolcraft Learning Community Chtr
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bemidji
Elementary schools in Bemidji
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn · Charter | KG–08 | 133 | 9.9:1 | |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School Bemidji Public School District | 04–05 | 667 | 14.8:1 | |
| Horace May Elementary Bemidji Public School District | PK–03 | 300 | 11.8:1 | |
| J.W. Smith Elementary Bemidji Public School District | PK–03 | 238 | 11.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Bemidji Public School District | PK–03 | 320 | 13.8:1 | |
| Northern Elementary Bemidji Public School District | PK–03 | 282 | 14.2:1 | |
| Schoolcraft Learning Community Schoolcraft Learning Community Chtr · Charter | KG–08 | 192 | 10.1:1 |
Middle schools in Bemidji
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Middle Bemidji Public School District | 06–08 | 967 | 15.7:1 | |
| Bemidji Middle ALC Bemidji Public School District · Alternative School | 06–08 | 1 | 0.4:1 | |
| Trek North Middle School Treknorth High School · Charter | 06–08 | 109 | 12.2:1 | |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary MS Voyageurs Expeditionary · Charter | 06–08 | 44 | — |
High schools in Bemidji
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Area Learning Center Bemidji Public School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | — | |
| Bemidji Senior High Bemidji Public School District | 09–12 | 1,537 | 19.8:1 | |
| Bemidji Senior Lumberjack ALC Bemidji Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 21.2:1 | |
| Lakeside Learning Center Bemidji Public School District · Special Education School | 06–12 | 7 | 5:1 | |
| Oshki Manidoo Center Bemidji Public School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 4 | — | |
| Treknorth High School Treknorth High School · Charter | 09–12 | 144 | 15.7:1 | |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary School Voyageurs Expeditionary · Charter | 09–12 | 83 | 6.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bemidji
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council · Special Education School | PK–PK | 22 | 3.1:1 | |
| First City School Bemidji Public School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 48 | 4.8:1 | |
| North Country Voc. Coop. Ctr. North Country Voc. Coop. Ctr. · Career and Technical School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Paul Bunyan Center Bemidji Public School District | PK–PK | 118 | 7.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native27.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Bemidji schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,301 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bemidji
How many public schools are in Bemidji, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Bemidji: 7 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 5,301 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bemidji?
Schools with an address in Bemidji belong to 7 education agencies, led by Bemidji Public School District (14 schools), Treknorth High School (2 schools), Voyageurs Expeditionary (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bemidji?
Bemidji Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bemidji, with 1,537 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bemidji?
Yes. 6 of the 22 public schools in Bemidji are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn, Schoolcraft Learning Community, Trek North Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bemidji schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bemidji public schools is 11.7:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bemidji guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities