For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 144 students in Elbow Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Elbow Lake, MN is West Central Area N. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbow Lake, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elbow Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elbow Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elbow Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Elbow Lake, MN include West Central Area N. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elbow Lake?
1 public schools are located in Elbow Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbow Lake?
Elbow Lake public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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