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Best 55025 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,614 students in 55025, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55025, MN are Columbus Elementary School, North Lakes Academy Elementary School and Lila Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55025 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55025, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55025, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Forest Lake Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3200
Gr: 4-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lila Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: 1-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Forest Lake Area Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
6100 210th St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55025 Minnesota

55025, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Montessori Elementary School (Closed 2023)
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Fairview Recovery Services High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
246 11th Avenue Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Forest Lake Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Sw Ave Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Lakes Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
121 11th Ave S.e.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Gr: 10-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Ranger Academy (Closed 2023)
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: K-6
Southwest Junior High School (Closed 2023)
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Gr: 7-9 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55025, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55025, MN include Columbus Elementary School, North Lakes Academy Elementary School and Lila Upper School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55025?
9 public elementary schools are located in 55025.
What is the racial composition of students in 55025?
55025 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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