Lewiston-altura Elementary

Lewiston-Altura Elementary serves 225 students in grades PK through 5 in Lewiston, Minnesota. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — placing it #20 out of 1,987 public schools statewide and ranking it among the top 1% of all Minnesota schools. That standing holds at the elementary level too: #20 out of 963 elementary schools in Minnesota.

Academic performance drives the profile. The school's academic score of 9.8 out of 10 signals consistently strong test results across grade levels. Growth scores run high as well at 8.6 out of 10, meaning students here advance faster than most peers.

The student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1 supports that momentum — fewer than 10 students per teacher gives each child more direct instructional time than most public schools can offer. Lewiston-Altura is a regular public school with no selective admissions. For families comparing elementary options in Lewiston, the numbers are clear: it ranks first among the two public schools in town.

The combination of near-perfect academic scores, strong student growth, and a low student-teacher ratio makes this one of the most consistently high-performing elementary schools in Minnesota.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, Lewiston-altura Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Lewiston-altura Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.