Forest Lake Area High School vs Forest View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake Area High School
Forest Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,805 students
Forest View Elementary
Forest Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
345 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Area High School Forest Lake, Minnesota | Forest View Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 433 | #673 of 923 |
| National rank | #4596 of 16,910 | #22288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,805 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 1,805 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 54.1).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Forest Lake Area High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Forest Lake Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 51%).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 24.7).
- •Forest Lake Area High School is the larger school with 1,805 students compared with 345.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Lake Area High School better than Forest View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake Area High School ranks higher (64.7 vs 54.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Lake Area High School and Forest View Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Area High School: 1,805. Forest View Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Area High School and Forest View Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Forest Lake Area High School is 133rd of 433 and Forest View Elementary is 673rd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).