For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,651 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Forest Lake, MN are Lila Kinder Center, North Lakes Academy Elementary School and Lila Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Forest Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2773
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Lila Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: 1-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Forest Lake, MN include Lila Kinder Center, North Lakes Academy Elementary School and Lila Upper School.
How many public charter schools are located in Forest Lake?
6 public charter schools are located in Forest Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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