For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in Battle Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Battle Lake, MN are Battle Lake Elementary School and Battle Lake Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Battle Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Battle Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Battle Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 W Summit St
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5217
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Battle Lake Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W Summit St
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Battle Lake, MN 56515
(218) 864-5215
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Battle Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Battle Lake, MN include Battle Lake Elementary School and Battle Lake Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Battle Lake?
2 public schools are located in Battle Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Lake?
Battle Lake public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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