Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lakes Country Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakes Country Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakes Country Academy's student population of 14 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Lakes Country Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakes Country Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakes Country Academy's ranking?
Lakes Country Academy is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lakes Country Academy?
14 students attend Lakes Country Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lakes Country Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakes Country Academy?
Lakes Country Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakes Country Academy offer ?
Lakes Country Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakes Country Academy part of?
Lakes Country Academy is part of Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop School District.
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