Approximately 34% of public school students in Minnesota are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota is Bemidji Middle Alp, Adult Academics, and Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
917 New Chance
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1600 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Adult Academics
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
305 Willow Bend
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8301
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8301
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
12 7th St Nw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-2115
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Burnsville Sr High Extended Day Pro
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2140 Diffley Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4104
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4104
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4467
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Downtown Campus
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
511 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
68 10th St, Highland Building
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Ivan Sand After School Credit Recov
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1232 School St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
K-8 Special Education
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1201 N Tower Road
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
80391 330th St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mcgregor Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
25 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5135
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Midway Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mn Correctional Facility-lino Lakes
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
7525 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 717-6102
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 717-6102
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Monticello High School - Snw
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mounds View Adult Education
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 12
2574 County Rd 10
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Plymouth Youth Center Extended
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 615-6888
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 615-6888
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Red Lake Juvenile Detention Faclty
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
School #519
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1145 Shenandoah Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Minnesota average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 34%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The best top-ranked public schools in Minnesota include 917 New Chance, Adult Academics and Aitkin Alternative Learning Program.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota is 917 New Chance, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is 917 New Chance, with a value of 100%.
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