For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 532 students in 56438, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 56438, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56438, MN are Browerville Elementary School and Browerville Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56438 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56438, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56438, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browerville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Park Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Browerville Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Park Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56438, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56438, MN include Browerville Elementary School and Browerville Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56438?
2 public schools are located in 56438.
What percentage of students in 56438 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 56438 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56438?
56438 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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