For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,655 students in Lake Elmo, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Elmo, MN are Lake Elmo Elementary School, Oak-land Middle School and Pankalo Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elmo, 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 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Elmo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Elmo, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11030 Stillwater Blvd N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Oak-land Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Manning Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #33.
Pankalo Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Eagle Point Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Elmo, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Elmo, MN include Lake Elmo Elementary School, Oak-land Middle School and Pankalo Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Elmo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lake Elmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elmo?
Lake Elmo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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