• Located in picturesque Itasca County, Grand Rapids Area Schools serve approximately 4,000 students, along with additional programs that serve individuals from birth to adults. Our district covers over 2,200 square miles, including Grand Rapids, Cohasset, Bigfork, Marcell, Warba, and many smaller towns and townships.

    The district's mission is Teaching and Learning for Life to Achieve Excellence.

    Strategic Directions:

    • Equitable Education
    • Belonging
    • Evidence-Based Approaches
    • Communication
    • Stewardship of Resources
    • Partnerships

    Grand Rapids Area Schools include:
    Bigfork School
    Cohasset Elementary
    East Rapids Elementary
    West Rapids Elementary
    Robert J. Elkington Middle School
    Grand Rapids High School
    Area Learning Center
    Itaskin Education Center
    Early Childhood programming
    Community Education
    EARLY EDge

  • We encourage you to reach out for more information. 
    ISD 318 Educational Services Center
    650 SW 7th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    218-327-5704
    Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm