For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,230 students in Big Lake, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Big Lake, MN are Independence Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Big Lake Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Lake, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2537
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2537
Grades: 3-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Grades: PK-2
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Big Lake Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Big Lake Online K-5
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: K-5
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Big Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #66.
Big Lake Online 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2536
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Big Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 2-5
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Lake, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Big Lake, MN include Independence Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Big Lake Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Big Lake?
7 public schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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