For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 761 students in 56633, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56633, MN are Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56633 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56633, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56633, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cass Lake-bena Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15314 State 371 Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2203
Gr: 5-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
56633, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cass Lake-bena Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Gr: K-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56633, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56633, MN include Cass Lake-bena Elementary School and Cass Lake-bena Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56633?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56633.
What is the racial composition of students in 56633?
56633 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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