Bemidji Public School District

Located at 502 Minnesota Ave NW in Bemidji, Minnesota, the Bemidji Public School District serves as a vibrant educational anchor within its remote town setting. As an open, traditional public school district, it operates 15 distinct school facilities that deliver a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district is deeply committed to serving its local community by offering comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs, supported by active administrative outreach and an accessible online center that keeps families, students, and researchers connected to daily district operations.

With a total student body of 4,722 learners, the district reflects a rich cultural landscape, highlighted by a notable American Indian student population of over 1,180 alongside more than 3,200 White students and representation from various other racial and ethnic backgrounds. To effectively guide and support this student community, Bemidji Public Schools maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling nearly 1,557 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features approximately 653 full-time equivalent teachers, 136 instructional aides, and 768 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive dedicated individual attention, robust classroom instruction, and the wraparound services necessary for academic success.