For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 459 students in Lester Prairie, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Lester Prairie, MN are Lester Prairie Elementary School and Lester Prairie Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lester Prairie, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lester Prairie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Lester Prairie, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lester Prairie Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lester Prairie, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lester Prairie, MN include Lester Prairie Elementary School and Lester Prairie Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Lester Prairie?
2 public schools are located in Lester Prairie.
What is the racial composition of students in Lester Prairie?
Lester Prairie public schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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