For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,672 students in Lyon County, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 546 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Minneota Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minneota Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Minneota Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Tiger Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #66.
Tracy Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 St. Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Grades: 5-8
| 766 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
Matec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 South Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1111.
Lynd Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 St. Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Grades: 5-8
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover
Alternative School
106 Saint Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Grades: PK
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Learning Center
Special Education School
305 S Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Grades: PK-1
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search-avera Marshall
Special Education School
300 S Bruce St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2258
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2258
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 E Southview Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Grades: 2-4
| 507 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
200 E Lincoln
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 275-3115
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 275-3115
Grades: PK
| 5 students
207 N 4th Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Grades: 7-8
| 217 students
1420 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 S 4th St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Grades: 3-4
| 348 students
Yankton Country Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
113 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Minneota Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County, MN?
18 public schools are located in Lyon County, MN.
What percentage of students in Lyon County, MN go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, MN?
Lyon County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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