For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 14 students in Lake Benton, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lake Benton, MN is Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Benton, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Benton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Benton, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2171 100th Ave
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Lake Benton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Benton, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Benton, MN include Heartland Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Benton?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Benton?
Lake Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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