Mesabi East School District, Minnesota

Mesabi East School District is a unified school district in St. Louis County, Minnesota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,330 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 381 sq mi (987 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,330 ± 390
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
St. Louis County
Land area
381 sq mi (987 km²)
Median household income
$63,810 ± $4,267
Median home value
$121,200 ± $7,622
Water area
17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2791450
Coordinates (central point)
47.422682, -92.192137

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Mesabi East School District, largest first

  1. White Township3,109 people
  2. Hoyt Lakes (city)2,064 people
  3. Aurora (city)1,792 people
  4. Biwabik (city)966 people
  5. Colvin Township262 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Rock Ridge Public Schools17 mi northwest
  2. St. Louis County School District30 mi northwest
  3. Lake Superior Public School District33 mi east
  4. Duluth Public School District34 mi south

These share a boundary with Mesabi East School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Mesabi East School District before you rely on it.

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