For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 344 students in 56044, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 56044, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56044, MN are Edvisions Off Campus School, Minnesota New Country School and Minnesota New Country Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56044 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56044, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56044, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Cooperative
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
56044, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Grades: 4-5
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56044, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56044, MN include Edvisions Off Campus School, Minnesota New Country School and Minnesota New Country Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56044?
4 public schools are located in 56044.
What percentage of students in 56044 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 56044 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56044?
56044 public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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