Total enrollment
1,286
-102 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Lake County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Lake County's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,286, the largest district being Lake Superior Public School Dist.. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Lake County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,286
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,541
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.6%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
2
510 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
776 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
1,286 students · 1 district in Lake County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.1% under 18
Test scores in Lake County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- MINNEHAHA ELEMENTARY· 53.9%
- TWO HARBORS SECONDARY· 42.6%
- Wm. M. Kelley Secondary· 35.7%
- WILLIAM KELLEY ELEMENTARY· 28.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO HARBORS SECONDARY | Two Harbors | High | 06-12 | 597 | · |
| MINNEHAHA ELEMENTARY | Two Harbors | Elementary | PK-05 | 367 | · |
| Wm. M. Kelley Secondary | Silver Bay | High | 06-12 | 179 | · |
| WILLIAM KELLEY ELEMENTARY | Silver Bay | Elementary | PK-05 | 143 | · |
Cities in Lake County
About Lake County
Lake County is a sparse Minnesota county of about 10,879 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,286 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,541, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 5%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lake County is built around 2 elementary schools (510 students), and 2 high schools (776).
LAKE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,286 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,286 students, decreased 7% from the 1,388 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 96% to 92%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lake County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data