For the 2026-27 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 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lakefield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Lakefield, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 4-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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