Best High Schools in Forest Lake, MN

Forest Lake, MN has 7 high schools with 2,849 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Forest Lake score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Forest Lake underperform expectations.

1. Forest Lake Area High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students

2. Lila Upper School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakes International Language Academ • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 593 Students

3. North Lakes Academy Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Lakes Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

4. Forest Lake Area Community School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 176 Students

5. Step

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 45 Students

Best Middle Schools in Forest Lake, MN

Forest Lake, MN has 3 middle schools with 1,343 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Forest Lake score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Forest Lake don't meet expectations.

1. Forest Lake Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 333 Students

2. Forest Lake Area Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students

3. North Lakes Academy Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Lakes Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Forest Lake, MN

Forest Lake, MN has 10 elementary schools with 3,014 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Forest Lake score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Forest Lake exceed expectations.

1. Scandia Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students

2. Columbus Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 432 Students

3. Lino Lakes Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students

4. Lila Lower School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakes International Language Academ • Charter • Grades 1 - 5 • 581 Students

5. North Lakes Academy Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Lakes Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 283 Students

6. Forest View Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 360 Students

7. Lila Kinder Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lakes International Language Academ • Charter • Grades Pre K - KG • 127 Students

8. St Peter Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Peter Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Forest Lake, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Forest Lake, MN has a total population of 19,999 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Forest Lake, MN

7,206

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forest Lake, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest Lake, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest Lake, MN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,872 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Forest Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Forest Lake, MN

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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Centerville, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations