For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 591 students in Lewiston, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 216 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Lewiston, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lewiston, MN are Lewiston-altura Elementary School and Lewiston-altura Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewiston, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lewiston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Lewiston, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lewiston-altura Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 County Road 25
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 522-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lewiston, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lewiston, MN include Lewiston-altura Elementary School and Lewiston-altura Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Lewiston?
2 public schools are located in Lewiston.
What percentage of students in Lewiston go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Lewiston are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston?
Lewiston public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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