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Best Lake Elmo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,731 students in Lake Elmo, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Elmo, MN are Lake Elmo Elementary School, Oak-land Middle School and Pankalo Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elmo, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lake Elmo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lake Elmo, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11030 Stillwater Blvd N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Oak-land Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Manning Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Pankalo Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8568 Eagle Point Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6300
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Elmo, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Elmo, MN include Lake Elmo Elementary School, Oak-land Middle School and Pankalo Education Center.
How many public schools are located in Lake Elmo?
3 public schools are located in Lake Elmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elmo?
Lake Elmo public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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