For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 462 students in Lake Of The Woods School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lake Of The Woods School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
462 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Of The Woods School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
82%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,481 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 $19,392 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,920 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$17,562 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,481
$19,325
Spending / Student
$19,392
$20,059
Best Lake Of The Woods School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 15th Ave Sw
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Lake Of The Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 15th Ave Sw
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Of The Woods School District?
Lake Of The Woods School District manages 2 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Lake Of The Woods School District?
Lake Of The Woods School District is ranked #371 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 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 Of The Woods School District?
82% of Lake Of The Woods School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Of The Woods School District?
Lake Of The Woods School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Of The Woods School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,392 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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