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Best Lyon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,847 students in Lyon County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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