For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 411 students in Lakefield, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 117 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Lakefield, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lakefield, MN are Pleasantview Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakefield, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lakefield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lakefield, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 4-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lakefield, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Lakefield, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lakefield?
2 public schools are located in Lakefield.
What percentage of students in Lakefield go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Lakefield are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakefield?
Lakefield public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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