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Best Detroit Lakes ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,790 students in Detroit Lakes, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Detroit Lakes, MN are Rossman Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Detroit Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit Lakes, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Detroit Lakes have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools in Detroit Lakes, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
[+] Show Closed ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Detroit Lakes, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Detroit Lakes, MN include Rossman Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Detroit Lakes Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Detroit Lakes?
4 public elementary schools are located in Detroit Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Lakes?
Detroit Lakes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Detroit Lakes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Detroit Lakes include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School

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