Public schools in Grand Rapids, MN
12 open public schools with an address in Grand Rapids, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,391
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Grand Rapids public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Grand Rapids, MN: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,391 students, an average of 377 per school. The largest campus is Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), and the largest elementary school is East Rapids Elementary (639).
Grand Rapids Public School District operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.8:1, higher 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% 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 Grand Rapids
Elementary schools in Grand Rapids
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids Public School District | 03–05 | 639 | 16.4:1 | |
| Grand Rapids Virtual Elementary Grand Rapids Public School District | KG–05 | — | — | |
| West Rapids Elementary Grand Rapids Public School District | PK–02 | 612 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Grand Rapids
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Area Learning Center Grand Rapids Public School District · Alternative School | 05–08 | 54 | — | |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School Grand Rapids Public School District | 06–08 | 764 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Grand Rapids
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Area Learning Center Grand Rapids Public School District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 129 | 26.8:1 | |
| Grand Rapids Area Virtual Secondary Grand Rapids Public School District | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Grand Rapids Senior High Grand Rapids Public School District | 09–12 | 1,091 | 19.5:1 | |
| Infinity: Minnesota Digital Academy Infinity: Minnesota Digital Academy | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Grand Rapids
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center Grand Rapids Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 63 | 10.5:1 | |
| Itasca Area Schools MN North VPK Grand Rapids Public School District | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Itaskin Education Center Grand Rapids Public School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 39 | 5.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.1%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Grand Rapids schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,391 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grand Rapids
How many public schools are in Grand Rapids, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Grand Rapids: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 3,391 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grand Rapids?
Schools with an address in Grand Rapids belong to 2 education agencies, led by Grand Rapids Public School District (11 schools), Infinity: Minnesota Digital Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grand Rapids, with 1,091 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grand Rapids?
No school with an address in Grand Rapids is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grand Rapids schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grand Rapids public schools is 16.8:1, higher 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 Grand Rapids 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