For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 412 students in Howard Lake, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard Lake, MN are Journeys Alternative Program, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School and Trek Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Lake, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard Lake, MN (2025-26)
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.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Howard Lake, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Howard Lake, MN include Journeys Alternative Program, Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School and Trek Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Howard Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Lake?
Howard Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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