Lake City: Schools & Education
Lake City is served by 3 public schools. Bluff View Elementary is the largest at 616 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 1,203 students.
- ~1,678 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,678 residents per school. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Goodhue County Education Distr, LAKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRI |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,203 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 77 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 451 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 37.5% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Nova Academy of Cosmetology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Nova Academy of Cosmetology |
| Nearest College · City | Rochester |
| Nearest College · Phone | (507) 280-6910 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.4 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 | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Lake City Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 S High Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (651) 345-4013 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 55041 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2309 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12