Forest Lake Public School District
School District · Forest Lake, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,282
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,282
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Evaluating Forest Lake Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forest Lake Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Columbus Elementary
Forest Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lino Lakes Elementary
Lino Lakes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Lake Area High School
Forest Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#324 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,282
$326 vs Minnesota median
District size
5,763 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Forest Lake Public School District ranks #324 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Forest Lake Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbus Elementary (6.8/10), Lino Lakes Elementary (6.6/10), and Forest Lake Area High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Forest Lake Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Forest Lake Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lino Lakes Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest Lake Area High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Scandia Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Wyoming Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Forest Lake Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Forest View Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Forest Lake Area Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Forest Lake Area Community School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Linwood Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forest Lake Public School District
Forest Lake Public School District is a Forest Lake, Minnesota school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,763 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $14,282 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Forest Lake Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbus Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Lake Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Forest Lake Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Lake Public School District with test data.
Schools in Forest Lake Public School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Forest Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 5,763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 266
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Forest Lake Public School District has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Lake Public School District?
The average composite rating for Forest Lake Public School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Lake Public School District?
Forest Lake Public School District spends $14,282 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Lake Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Lake Public School District is 21.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Lake Public School District?
Columbus Elementary is the highest-rated school in Forest Lake Public School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Lake Public School District?
Across schools in Forest Lake Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forest Lake Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Forest Lake Public School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
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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.
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