For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 929 students in Lake Crystal, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Crystal, MN are Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School and Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Crystal, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Crystal have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Crystal, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Gr: 6-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Crystal, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Crystal, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School and Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Crystal?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Crystal.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Crystal?
Lake Crystal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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