For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,189 students in Lake City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lake City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
1,189 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake City Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,337 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,110 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,337
$19,325
Spending / Student
$16,110
$20,059
Best Lake City Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluff View Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 W Lakewood Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4551
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Garden St
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Lake City, MN 55041
(651) 345-4553
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake City Public School District?
Lake City Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,189 students.
What is the rank of Lake City Public School District?
Lake City Public School District is ranked #230 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City Public School District?
86% of Lake City Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake City Public School District?
Lake City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lake City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,110 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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