Approximately 35% of public elementary school students in Minnesota are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota is Care & Treatment At Esc, Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program, and Bemidji Middle Alp, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 95%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Public Elementary 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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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 - 191. - 19.
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
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8239
Rank: #1 - 191. - 19.
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Surad Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-6
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 805-2335
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 805-2335
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
15353 Silver Eagle Dr Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Mmsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-5
169 Jenks Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Mn International Middle Chr School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-8
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Banaadir Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-5
1800 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Star Of The North - Coon Rapids
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 450-5561
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 450-5561
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Twin Cities International Schools
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-5
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 821-6470
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 821-6470
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 6-12
169 Jenks Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 5-8
497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 615-6888
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 615-6888
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: 6-8
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-12
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Set Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-5
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Minnesota average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 35%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Minnesota include 917 New Chance, Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program and Bemidji Middle Alp.
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