For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 658 students in 55719, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 55719, MN are Chisholm Elementary School, Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School and Chisholm Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55719 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55719, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55719, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 3rd Ave
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: 4-6 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ne 1st Ave
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Chisholm Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218) 254-5726
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55719, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55719, MN include Chisholm Elementary School, Vaughan-steffensrud Elementary School and Chisholm Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 55719?
3 public schools are located in 55719.
What is the racial composition of students in 55719?
55719 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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