Approximately 36% of public school students in Minnesota are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 622 Alternative Middle/high School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
622 Alternative Middle/high School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
917 New Chance
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Burnsville Sr High Extended Day Pro
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2140 Diffley Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4104
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4104
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Central Freedom School
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Early Educational Global
Special Education 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 - 351. - 35.
Epsilon
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Mash-ka-wisen
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Mid State Educational Dist Steps Trans. Prog
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 12
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Mn Correctional Facility-lino Lakes
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Plymouth Youth Center Extended
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education 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 - 351. - 35.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
355 Randolph Ave, Ste 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 605-2360
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 605-2360
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Saint Cloud Math And Science Academ
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
School #519
Alternative 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 - 351. - 35.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Voa High Extended
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2300 Kennedy St Ne, Suite 140
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 375-0700
Rank: #1 - 351. - 35.
Win-high School
Special Education 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
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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 36%% for 2025.
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 622 Alternative Middle/high School, 917 New Chance and Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program.
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 622 Alternative Middle/high School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is 622 Alternative Middle/high School, with a value of 100%.
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