For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 432 students in 55936, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 55936, MN are Grand Meadow Elementary School, Grand Meadow Senior High School and Grand Meadow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55936 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55936, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55936, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: PK-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Grand Meadow Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Grand Meadow Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: 5-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
Special Education School
112 Main St S
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55936, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55936, MN include Grand Meadow Elementary School, Grand Meadow Senior High School and Grand Meadow Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55936?
4 public schools are located in 55936.
What is the racial composition of students in 55936?
55936 public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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