Overview

J.W. Smith Elementary School is a public school in Bemidji, MN. It is one of 10 elementary schools in Bemidji Public School District.

School Rating

J.W. Smith Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Minnesota with the same grade levels.
2/10
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1712 America Avenue Northwest
Bemidji, MN 56601
School leader: Ms Wendy Templin
(218) 333-3290
(218) 333-3296
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