For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,811 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Forest Lake, MN are Lila Kinder Center, North Lakes Elementary School and North Lakes Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Forest Lake, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Grades: PK-K
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
North Lakes Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Lakes Intl Language Acad-headwaters
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: 6-12
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Lila Main Campus
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Grades: 1-5
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
North Lakes Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Forest Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Montessori Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Fairview Recovery Services High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
246 11th Avenue Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Forest Lake Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Sw Ave Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakes Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
121 11th Ave S.e.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Grades: 10-11
| 4 students
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Grades: 7-9
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Forest Lake, MN include Lila Kinder Center, North Lakes Elementary School and North Lakes Upper School.
How many public charter schools are located in Forest Lake, MN?
7 public charter schools are located in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake, MN?
Forest Lake, MN public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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