For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,029 students in Lake Elmo, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Elmo, MN are Oak-land Middle School and Pankalo Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Elmo, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Elmo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Lake Elmo, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak-land Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Manning Ave N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pankalo Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Eagle Point Blvd
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 415-6302
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Elmo, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Elmo, MN include Oak-land Middle School and Pankalo Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Elmo?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Elmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Elmo?
Lake Elmo public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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