For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,336 students in Lake County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 323 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Lake County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, MN are Wm. M. Kelley Secondary, William Kelley Elementary School and Minnehaha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
William Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Minnehaha Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Two Harbors Secondary
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Hwy 2 Ste 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
Solo
Alternative School
1640 Hwy 2
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 10th Ave.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231
Grades: PK-3
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, MN include Wm. M. Kelley Secondary, William Kelley Elementary School and Minnehaha Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County, MN?
5 public schools are located in Lake County, MN.
What percentage of students in Lake County, MN go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Lake County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, MN?
Lake County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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