For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,115 students in La Crescent, MN (there are , serving 139 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in La Crescent, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Crescent, MN are La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy, La Crescent-hokah Elementary School and La Crescent Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Crescent, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in La Crescent have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Crescent, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
La Crescent Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: K-12
La Crescent, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Crescent, MN?
The top ranked public schools in La Crescent, MN include La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy, La Crescent-hokah Elementary School and La Crescent Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in La Crescent?
6 public schools are located in La Crescent.
What percentage of students in La Crescent go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in La Crescent are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescent?
La Crescent public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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