Approximately 35% of public school students in Minnesota are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota is Alc Independent Study with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 99%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1570
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1570
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Banaadir Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
710 13th Street North
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Brooklyn Center Early College Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway, Su
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4310
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4310
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Cooperative Area Learning Prg.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
5840 149th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7712
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7712
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
early Educational global
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1200 Robert Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Lake Benton Secondary
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
101 Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Little Sand
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Mn Correctional Facility-lino Lakes
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7525 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 717-6102
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 717-6102
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Mn Correctional Facility-stillwater
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
970 Pickett St N
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 779-2766
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 779-2766
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Nets
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
3490 Lexington Ave N Ste 115
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
New Chance
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Northeast College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
300 Industrial Blvd. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 248-8240
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 248-8240
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Plymouth Youth Center Extended
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Reach Transition
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10-12
1895 W. County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 621-7990
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 621-7990
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
School #519
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1145 Shenandoah Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
School #522
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Win-elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Win-high School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Aim Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-10
2831 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 452-2274
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 452-2274
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Minnesota average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 35%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The best top ranked public schools in Minnesota include Alc Independent Study, Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program and Banaadir Secondary.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota is Alc Independent Study, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program, with a value of 100%.
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