Public schools in Mountain Iron, MN
5 open public schools with an address in Mountain Iron, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
764
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Mountain Iron public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mountain Iron, MN: 1 elementary, 4 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 764 students, an average of 153 per school. The largest campus is Merritt Elementary (354 students).
Mountain Iron-Buhl School District operates the most schools here (2), plus 3 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 14.1:1, similar to 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% 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 Mountain Iron
Mountain Iron-Buhl School District
Public school district
2 schools in Mountain Iron
East Range Academy of Tech-Science
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mountain Iron
Northland Learning Center
Specialized public school district
1 school in Mountain Iron · 14 total
Region 3 - Northeast Service Co-op
Specialized public school district
1 school in Mountain Iron
Elementary schools in Mountain Iron
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Elementary Mountain Iron-Buhl School District | PK–06 | 354 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Mountain Iron
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Range Academy of Tech-Science East Range Academy of Tech-Science · Charter | 09–12 | 127 | 12.5:1 | |
| Mountain Iron-Buhl ISD 712 Credit R Northland Learning Center · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary Mountain Iron-Buhl School District | 07–12 | 283 | 17.3:1 | |
| Northeast Service Cooperative Oll Region 3 - Northeast Service Co-op | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Mountain Iron schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (764 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mountain Iron
How many public schools are in Mountain Iron, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mountain Iron: 1 elementary, 4 high. Together they reported 764 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mountain Iron?
Schools with an address in Mountain Iron belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mountain Iron-Buhl School District (2 schools), East Range Academy of Tech-Science (1 school), Northland Learning Center (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 Mountain Iron?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mountain Iron, with 283 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mountain Iron?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Mountain Iron are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including East Range Academy of Tech-Science. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mountain Iron schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mountain Iron public schools is 14.1:1, similar to 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 Mountain Iron 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