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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 55044 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,869 students in 55044, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 259 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 55044, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55044, MN are Lake Marion Elementary School, Oak Hills Elementary School and East Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55044 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55044, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55044, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Marion Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19875 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2700
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8640 165th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2500
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4715 162nd Street
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18060 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2900
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Cherry View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8600 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20500 Jacquard Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2600
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Century Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18610 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Lakeville North High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Lakeville South High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21135 Jacquard Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Mcguire Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21220 Holyoke Ave W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21240 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2800
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9569 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3100
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Orchard Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16531 Klamath Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2100
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeville Online Academy-elementary
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2023
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Kenwood Trail Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19455 Kenwood Tr
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Lakeville Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19455 Kenwood Trl
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3900
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Lakeville Online Academy-middle
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2023
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Children's Mn - Lakeville
Alternative School
18432 Kenrick Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3910
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Highview Elementary School
18600 Huntley Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2400
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeville Early Childhood Program
Special Education School
16250 Ipava Ave W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2017
Gr: PK | 237 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeville Shared Time Services
Alternative School
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2013
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
17630 Juniper Path, Ste A
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2090
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55044, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55044, MN include Lake Marion Elementary School, Oak Hills Elementary School and East Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55044?
23 public schools are located in 55044.
What percentage of students in 55044 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 55044 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55044?
55044 public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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