Minnesota›Washington County›Forest Lake
Best Schools in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
14
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
5,768
Total Students
Across Forest Lake
17.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score43%
ELA Assessment Score50%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,805 students at Forest Lake Area High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Columbus Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
17345 Notre Dame St, Forest Lake, MN 55025
6.5
Rating
Students
441
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
Lila Upper School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
19850 Fenway Avenue N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
5.2
Rating
Students
579
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
43%
Forest Lake Area High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6101 Scandia Tr N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
5.2
Rating
Students
1,805
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
40%
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
308 15Th St Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
5
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
North Lakes Academy Elementary
charter schoolmiddleK-6
4576 232Nd St N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
5
Rating
Students
220
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Lila Lower School
charter schoolelementaryGrade 1-5
246 Se 11Th Ave, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4.8
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
53%
Forest View Elementary
publicelementaryPK-3
620 Sw 4Th St, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4.7
Rating
Students
345
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
52%
Forest Lake Elementary
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
408 Sw 4Th St, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4.7
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
41%
Forest Lake Area Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
21395 Goodview Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4.1
Rating
Students
916
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
43%
Forest Lake Area Community School
publichighGrade 6-12
943 Sw 9Th Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025
1.5
Rating
Students
113
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Forest Lake Therapeutic Education
publichighGrade 7-12
943 9Th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
0
Rating
Students
4
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Community School Credit Recovery
publichighGrade 9-12
943 9Th Ave Sw, Forest Lake, MN 55025
0
Rating
Students
34
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Early Childhood Special Education
publicelementaryPK-PK
943 Sw 9Th Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025
0
Rating
Students
103
Student-Teacher
34:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Step
publichighGrade 10-12
200 Sw 4Th Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025
0
Rating
Students
47
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Forest Lake
Forest Lake, Minnesota is home to 14 schools serving over 5,768 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Lake, Minnesota?
There are 14 schools in Forest Lake, serving 5,768 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Forest Lake?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Forest Lake include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Forest Lake?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Forest Lake is 17.5:1.