For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,989 students in Lyon County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Secondary, Lakeview Secondary and Tracy Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Lyon County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lyon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneota Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tracy Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Marshall High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Tiger Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Matec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 S 2nd St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 5-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Lynd Learning Center Credit Recover
Alternative School
106 Saint Albans Street
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search-avera Marshall
Special Education School
300 S Bruce St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2244
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2244
Gr: 12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tracy Learning Center-credit Recove
Alternative School
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: 9-12
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
207 N 4th Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Gr: 7-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Marshall Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
305 S Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 7-12
Box 310
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 823-4371
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 823-4371
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
111 3rd St
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 247-5913
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 247-5913
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1420 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Gr: 9-12
500 S 4th St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Gr: 3-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Yankton Country Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
113 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Secondary, Lakeview Secondary and Tracy Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Lyon County?
10 public high schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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