Top Rankings
Lake Benton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 113 students in Lake Benton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Lake Benton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
113 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Benton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,106 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,416 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,106
$17,860
Spending / Student
$26,416
$18,585
Best Lake Benton Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Benton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Benton Public School District?
Lake Benton Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 113 students.
What is the rank of Lake Benton Public School District?
Lake Benton Public School District is ranked #18 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Benton Public School District?
96% of Lake Benton Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Benton Public School District?
Lake Benton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Benton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,416 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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