Best Schools in Lake Crystal, Minnesota
3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High · 1 Other
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Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL
Elementary · Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
High · Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$218,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$218,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Crystal
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec | 6.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.0/10
- Median household income
- $83,452
- Median home value
- $218,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Lake Crystal compares
Median household income
$83k
99% of Minnesota median
About Schools in Lake Crystal, Minnesota
Lake Crystal, Minnesota is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 8.0 out of 10, schools in Lake Crystal perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Lake Crystal is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL with a composite score of 9.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Lake Crystal is served by 1 school district: LAKE CRYSTAL-WELLCOME MEMORIAL. These districts collectively serve 961 students.
Lake Crystal's community shows 29% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $83,452. The poverty rate in the area is 8.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 432 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 515 students · 6th–12th | 6.7 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Lake Crystal
Lake Crystal, Minnesota · 3 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$83,452
Median Home Value
$218,000
Median Rent
$753/mo
Population
3,868
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Community Profile
Lake Crystal has a median household income of $83,452. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $218,000, with a median rent of $753/month. The local poverty rate of 8.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Lake Crystal, Minnesota
How many schools are in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
Lake Crystal has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lake Crystal is 8.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Lake Crystal on MySchoolScout is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Lake Crystal on MySchoolScout is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best high school in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Lake Crystal on MySchoolScout is Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
Lake Crystal is served by 1 school district: Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial.
What is the education level in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Lake Crystal have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
The median household income in Lake Crystal is approximately $83,452 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lake Crystal is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.