For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 739 students in 56215, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56215, MN are Northside Elementary School and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56215 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56215, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56215, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
56215, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56215, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56215, MN include Northside Elementary School and Benson Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56215?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56215.
What is the racial composition of students in 56215?
56215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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