For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,795 students in Lyon County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Lyon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minneota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Tracy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Grades: 5-8
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
Southview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Southview Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Grades: 2-4
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #77.
Lynd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Grades: 5-8
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Side Elementary School
Magnet School
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Grades: PK-1
| 404 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
200 E Lincoln
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 275-3115
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 275-3115
Grades: PK
| 5 students
207 N 4th Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Grades: 7-8
| 217 students
1420 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 S 4th St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Grades: 3-4
| 348 students
Yankton Country Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
113 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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