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Lake of the Woods County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Within Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, families have 3 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 467 K-12 students. Lake of the Woods School District is the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Lake of the Woods County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
467
+16 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 87%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
467
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,546
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.4%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
2
239 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
228 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LAKE OF THE WOODS SCHOOL DISTRICT
462 students · 2 districts in Lake of the Woods County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake of the Woods 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
White
88%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
51
18.4% under 18

Test scores in Lake of the Woods County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 2 schools in Lake of the Woods County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LAKE OF THE WOODS ELEMENTARYBaudetteElementaryPK-05234·
LAKE OF THE WOODS SECONDARYBaudetteHigh06-12228·
ANGLE INLET ELEMENTARYAngle InletElementaryKG-065·

Cities in Lake of the Woods County

Baudette2 schoolsAngle Inlet1 school

About Lake of the Woods County

Across the small Minnesota county of Lake of the Woods County of about 3,821 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 467 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,546, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%.

In terms of grade levels, Lake of the Woods County comprises 2 elementary schools (239 students), and 1 high school (228).

The largest single district in Lake of the Woods County is LAKE OF THE WOODS SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 462 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 4%: 451 students in SY 2017-18 versus 467 in SY 2024-25. Lake of the Woods County now counts 3 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 87% to 82%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lake of the Woods County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lake of the Woods County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 467.
How many high schools are in Lake of the Woods County?
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has 1 public high school, serving approximately 228 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lake of the Woods County?
Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 239 students.
What is the largest school district in Lake of the Woods County?
LAKE OF THE WOODS SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Lake of the Woods County, serving approximately 462 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Lake of the Woods County?
Lake of the Woods County has roughly 3,821 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lake of the Woods County?
Median household income in Lake of the Woods County is $77,546, above the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lake of the Woods County?
Approximately 25.4% of adults 25 and older in Lake of the Woods County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lake of the Woods County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 34.4% of students in Lake of the Woods County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake of the Woods County schools?
Across Lake of the Woods County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lake of the Woods County?
Lake of the Woods County residents are approximately 88% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data