| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneota Public School District | Minneota | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 518 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lakeview School District | Cottonwood | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 713 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tracy Area Public School District | Balaton | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 657 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Marshall Public School District | Ghent | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 2,723 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| RTR Public Schools | Russell | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 620 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lynd Public School District | LYND | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 169 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
How Lyon County compares
Together they enroll 5,400 students across 18 schools. The largest is Marshall Public School District with 2,723 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lyon County, Minnesota
Lyon County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lyon County is Minneota Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lyon County, MN?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Lyon County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lyon County, MN?
Of the districts serving Lyon County, Minneota Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.