For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 922 students in 55349, MN (there are , serving 117 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 55349, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55349, MN are Journeys Alternative Program, Hlww Alternative Learning Program and Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55349 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55349, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55349, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Trek Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Alp Credit Recovery
Alternative School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meeker-wright Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Step Td Program
Special Education School
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 11-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55349, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55349, MN include Journeys Alternative Program, Hlww Alternative Learning Program and Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55349?
8 public schools are located in 55349.
What percentage of students in 55349 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 55349 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55349?
55349 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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