For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 922 students in Howard Lake, MN (there are , serving 117 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard Lake, MN are Journeys Alternative Program, Hlww Alternative Learning Program and Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Howard Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Howard Lake, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meeker-wright Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Step Td Program
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 11-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard Lake, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Howard Lake, MN include Journeys Alternative Program, Hlww Alternative Learning Program and Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Howard Lake?
8 public schools are located in Howard Lake.
What percentage of students in Howard Lake go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake?
Howard Lake public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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