For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Mountain Lake, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 138 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Mountain Lake, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain Lake, MN are Mountain Lake Secondary and Mountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mountain Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mountain Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountain Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain Lake, MN include Mountain Lake Secondary and Mountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mountain Lake?
2 public schools are located in Mountain Lake.
What percentage of students in Mountain Lake go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Mountain Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Lake?
Mountain Lake public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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