For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 947 students in Lake Crystal, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Crystal, MN are Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School and Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Crystal, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Crystal have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Crystal, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Knights Ln
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2110
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Crystal, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Crystal, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School and Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Crystal?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Crystal.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Crystal?
Lake Crystal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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