Lakes International Language Academ School District

246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025-1823
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,186 students in Lakes International Language Academ School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Lakes International Language Academ School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,663 Schools
# Students
1,186 Students
575,552 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
39,750 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lakes International Language Academ School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#163 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
46%
53%
51%
42%
41%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
74%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,640 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,029
$17,742
Spending / Student
$13,640
$18,463

Best Lakes International Language Academ School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lila Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19850 Fenway Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lila Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
246 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: 1-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Online Learning Program
Charter School
19850 Fenway Ave N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-8989
Gr: 6-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,186 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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