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Best Lyon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,836 students in Lyon County, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 546 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lyon County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lyon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneota Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Minneota Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Tracy Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Swwc Elc - Marshall
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1510 Stadium Drive Suite 1
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 938-4111
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Marshall High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Tiger Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 E Southview Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 2-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Marshall Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Stadium Drive, Suite 2
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Lynd Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Gr: 5-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover
Alternative School
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Gr: PK | 114 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Park Side Elementary School
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Gr: PK-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search-avera Marshall
Special Education School
300 S Bruce St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2244
Gr: 12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Tracy Learning Center-credit Recove
Alternative School
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lyon County?
19 public schools are located in Lyon County.
What percentage of students in Lyon County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lyon County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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