For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 95 students in La Crescent, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in La Crescent, MN are La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy and La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescent, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in La Crescent have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in La Crescent, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
La Crescent, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in La Crescent, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in La Crescent, MN include La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy and La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem.
How many public charter schools are located in La Crescent?
2 public charter schools are located in La Crescent.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescent?
La Crescent public charter schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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