Lakeville Area Schools School District
School District · Lakeville, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
19
9 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
19
9 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Lakeville Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakeville Area Schools 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.
Oak Hills Elementary
Lakeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherry View Elementary
Lakeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Century Middle School
Lakeville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#187 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,882
+$274 vs Minnesota median
District size
12,021 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Lakeville Area Schools ranks #187 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Lakeville Area Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Hills Elementary (8.1/10), Cherry View Elementary (7.5/10), and Century Middle School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Lakeville Area Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakeville Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Hills Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Cherry View Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Century Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastview Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakeville South High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Lakeview Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lake Marion Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Kenwood Trail Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lakeville Online Academy-high | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Lakeville North High | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakeville Area Schools
Lakeville Area Schools is a Lakeville, Minnesota school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 12,021 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $14,882 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Lakeville Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Hills Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lakeville Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.8% and ELA proficiency of 72.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lakeville Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakeville Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Lakeville Area Schools
19 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools4
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Lakeville
- Total Enrollment
- 12,021
- Teachers (FTE)
- 745
- District spending per student
- $14,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Lakeville Area Schools has 19 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakeville Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Lakeville Area Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lakeville Area Schools?
Lakeville Area Schools's district-level spending was $14,882 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakeville Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakeville Area Schools is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakeville Area Schools?
Oak Hills Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lakeville Area Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lakeville Area Schools?
Across schools in Lakeville Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakeville Area Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Lakeville Area Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 19 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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