For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 128 students in Lake Benton, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Benton, MN are Lake Benton Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Benton, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Benton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Benton, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2171 100th Ave
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Lake Benton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Benton, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Benton, MN include Lake Benton Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Benton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Benton?
Lake Benton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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