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Best Big Lake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,186 students in Big Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Big Lake, MN are Independence Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Big Lake Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Big Lake, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2537
Gr: 3-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Gr: PK-2 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Big Lake Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Big Lake Online K-5
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Gr: K-5 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Big Lake Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Big Lake Online 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-6174
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Snw - Big Lake High School Transitions
Special Education School
501 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Big Lake, Minnesota

Big Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-12
Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 2-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Big Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Big Lake, MN include Independence Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School and Big Lake Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Big Lake?
7 public schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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