Best Schools in Lake Crystal, MN
Lake Crystal, MN has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,184 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Lake Crystal exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Crystal, MN
The top high schools in Lake Crystal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Mankato West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1223 Students
3. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
4. Madelia Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Crystal, MN
The top middle schools in Lake Crystal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Dakota Meadows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Crystal, MN
The top elementary schools in Lake Crystal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mankato Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
4. Madelia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
5. Washington Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Crystal, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Crystal, MN has a total population of 3,536 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Crystal, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lake Crystal, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Crystal, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Crystal, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake Crystal, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Crystal, MN
How many schools are in Lake Crystal, MN?
Lake Crystal, MN has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,184 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Crystal perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lake Crystal score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Lake Crystal exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Crystal?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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