Crosslake’s public schools outscore 81% of Minnesota districts
In Crosslake, 60% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Minnesota average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Crosslake, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Crosslake’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,742 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Pequot Lakes Middle, then Pequot Lakes Senior High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Crosslake Community Seat Based is in town. Crosslake Community 6-12 Online and Crosslake Community K-5 Online, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Crosslake’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Crosslake, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Crosslake
Eagle View Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Breezy Point
Kindergarten in Crosslake
Eagle View Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Breezy Point
1st grade in Crosslake
Eagle View Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Breezy Point
2nd grade in Crosslake
Eagle View Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Breezy Point
3rd grade in Crosslake
Eagle View Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Breezy Point
4th grade in Crosslake
Eagle View Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 557 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Breezy Point
5th grade in Crosslake
Pequot Lakes Middle
Grades 5–8 · 581 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pequot Lakes
6th grade in Crosslake
Pequot Lakes Middle
Grades 5–8 · 581 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pequot Lakes
7th grade in Crosslake
Pequot Lakes Middle
Grades 5–8 · 581 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pequot Lakes
8th grade in Crosslake
Pequot Lakes Middle
Grades 5–8 · 581 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Pequot Lakes
9th grade in Crosslake
Pequot Lakes Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 599 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pequot Lakes
10th grade in Crosslake
Pequot Lakes Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 599 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Pequot Lakes
Crosslake’s public schools are run by Pequot Lakes Public Schools, which also serves Breezy Point, Ideal, Jenkins and Jenkins and others. Parts of Crosslake (6% and 3% of its land) are served by Crosby-Ironton Public and Pine River-Backus Public instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Crosslake vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Crosslake’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Crosslake | A− | Pequot Lakes |
| Fairfield | — | Crosby-Ironton Public |
| Ideal | B+ | Pequot Lakes PK–12 · Pine River-Backus Public PK–12 |
| Fifty Lakes | — | Pine River-Backus Public |
| Mission | — | Crosby-Ironton Public |
| Breezy Point | A− | Pequot Lakes |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Pequot Lakes with Crosslake, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Crosslake
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Crosslake’s schools
Are Crosslake’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Crosslake children attend outscore 81% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Crosslake in?
Pequot Lakes Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,737 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Crosslake are served by Crosby-Ironton Public and Pine River-Backus Public.
Where do Crosslake kids go to high school?
Pequot Lakes Senior High in Pequot Lakes, with 599 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Crosslake’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Pequot Lakes Public Schools graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Crosslake spend per student?
$12,742 in Pequot Lakes Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Crosslake families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.