For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,300 students in Lake County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 286 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Lake County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, MN are William Kelley Elementary School, Minnehaha Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Minnehaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Two Harbors Secondary
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Hwy 2 Ste 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
515 10th Ave.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8231
Gr: PK-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Lake County, MN include William Kelley Elementary School, Minnehaha Elementary School and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Lake County?
5 public schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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