For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 13 students in Lake Benton, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Lake Benton, MN is Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Benton, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Benton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Benton, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2171 100th Ave
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Lake Benton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Benton, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Benton, MN include Heartland Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Benton?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Benton?
Lake Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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