For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,916 students in Long Lake, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Long Lake, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Long Lake, MN are Orono Intermediate Elementary School, Orono Middle School and Orono Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Long Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Long Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orono Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8470
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8470
Grades: 3-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8450
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8450
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Orono Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8400
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 945 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orono High School Alc
Alternative School
795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 550-7226
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orono High School I.s.
Alternative School
795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 550-7226
Long Lake, MN 55356
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
795 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8400
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
765 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8480
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8480
Grades: PK-2
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Long Lake, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Long Lake, MN include Orono Intermediate Elementary School, Orono Middle School and Orono Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Long Lake?
7 public schools are located in Long Lake.
What percentage of students in Long Lake go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Long Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Long Lake?
Long Lake public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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