For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 555 students in North Lakes Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in North Lakes Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,723 Schools
# Students
555 Students
870,535 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
57,764 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Lakes Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,393 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,571
$17,860
Spending / Student
$14,393
$18,585
Best North Lakes Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lakes Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 797-6266
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
North Lakes Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 15th St Sw
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
North Lakes Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4576 232nd St N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2688
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 555 students.
What is the rank of North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District is ranked #232 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Lakes Academy School District?
85% of North Lakes Academy School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Lakes Academy School District?
North Lakes Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is North Lakes Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,393 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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