For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 458 students in Lake Of The Woods County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Of The Woods County, MN are Lake Of The Woods Elementary School and Lake Of The Woods Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Of The Woods County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lake Of The Woods County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Lake Of The Woods County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Of The Woods Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
236 15th Ave Sw
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lake Of The Woods Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 15th Ave Sw
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2510
Gr: 6-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lake Of The Woods County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8560 State Highway 11 Se
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
8560 State Highway 11 Se
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Baudette, MN 56623
(218) 634-2425
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Of The Woods County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Of The Woods County, MN include Lake Of The Woods Elementary School and Lake Of The Woods Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Lake Of The Woods County?
2 public schools are located in Lake Of The Woods County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Of The Woods County?
Lake Of The Woods County public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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