Minnesota Lake: Schools & Education
Minnesota Lake is served by 1 public school.
- ~687 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 687 residents per school. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | MAPLE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Minnesota State University-Mankato |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Minnesota State University-Mankato |
| Nearest College · City | Mankato |
| Nearest College · Phone | (507) 389-1866 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 13 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (507) 553-3702 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 54 1ST STREET SW, WELLS MN 56097 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.2% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12