Forest Lake Public School District

District Overview
Located at 6100 210th Street North in Forest Lake, Minnesota, the Forest Lake Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the outer Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. Set in a welcoming fringe town environment, the district operates 15 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,776 students. Spanning a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district offers structured learning pathways designed to support students at every milestone, from early childhood foundation building through advanced high school coursework and graduation preparation.

To deliver comprehensive educational and administrative services across all grade levels, the district maintains a robust staff of more than 1,557 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing model includes approximately 598 FTE certified teachers, 123 FTE instructional aides, and 837 FTE support staff members, ensuring that classrooms, administrative functions, and student support programs are well-resourced. For parents, students, and educational researchers analyzing district operations, Forest Lake Public School District stands out as a well-established Minnesota school system committed to academic community support, with additional district resources and community information accessible online at flaschools.org.
15
Total Schools
5,776
Total Students
598.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Lake Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White4,448
Hispanic337
Black188
Asian447
Two or More330
American Indian26
  • White
    4,448 (77.0%)
  • Asian
    447 (7.7%)
  • Hispanic
    337 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    330 (5.7%)
  • Black
    188 (3.3%)
  • American Indian
    26 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Forest Lake Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High5
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:15
Students:5,776*
Teachers (FTE):598.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.7
Schools in Forest Lake Public School District
Found 17 Schools