For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,847 students in Lyon County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneota Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Southview Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 2-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Gr: 5-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Matec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 S 2nd St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 5-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Lynd Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Gr: PK-1 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
330 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
207 N 4th Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Gr: 7-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Marshall Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
305 S Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 7-12
Box 310
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 823-4371
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 823-4371
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
111 3rd St
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 247-5913
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 247-5913
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1420 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Gr: 9-12
500 S 4th St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Gr: 3-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Yankton Country Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
113 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyon County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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