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Best Schools in Lakefield, MN
Lakefield, MN has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,529 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Lakefield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lakefield, MN
The top high schools in Lakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
2. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lakefield, MN
The top middle schools in Lakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lakefield, MN
The top elementary schools in Lakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
2. Pleasantview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
3. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
4. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lakefield, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lakefield, MN has a total population of 2,648 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lakefield, 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 Lakefield, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakefield, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakefield, 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 Lakefield, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lakefield, MN
How many schools are in Lakefield, MN?
Lakefield, MN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,529 students in total.
How do schools in Lakefield perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lakefield score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Lakefield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakefield?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Lakefield
2 of 2 schools in Lakefield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Lakefield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.