For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 878 students in Howard Lake, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard Lake, MN are Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School, Hlww Alternative Learning Program and Journeys Alternative Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Howard Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Howard Lake, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Grades: 5-8
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meeker-wright Early Childhood Sp Ed
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: PK
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step Td Program
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 11-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard Lake, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Howard Lake, MN include Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School, Hlww Alternative Learning Program and Journeys Alternative Program.
How many public schools are located in Howard Lake, MN?
8 public schools are located in Howard Lake, MN.
What percentage of students in Howard Lake, MN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake, MN?
Howard Lake, MN public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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