CLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Climax-Shelly Public Schools, headquartered at 111 E Broadway in Climax, Minnesota, serves as an essential educational cornerstone within a distant rural community in the broader Grand Forks region. As an active, traditional public school district operating two campuses, Climax-Shelly provides continuous, comprehensive instruction spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families in northwestern Minnesota benefit from a welcoming, fully articulated PK–12 academic program designed to support foundational early learning up through high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

The district currently serves a close-knit student body of 159 learners, consisting of 83 male and 76 female students across its primary and secondary grade levels. The student population reflects a diverse community context, including 109 White, 32 Hispanic, 9 Black, 8 American Indian, and multiracial students. To support student growth, Climax-Shelly maintains an exceptionally strong staffing footprint, employing nearly 68 full-time equivalent staff members. With over 33 full-time equivalent classroom teachers alongside instructional aides and support personnel, the district achieves remarkably low student-to-educator ratios, ensuring personalized academic attention, strong mentorship, and a supportive learning environment for every child.