For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 156 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 10% 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 Elbow Lake, MN (2025-26)
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 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 10% 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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