For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 315 students in 56044, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 56044, MN are 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 charter schools in zipcode 56044 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 56044, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 56044, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 56044, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 56044, MN include Minnesota New Country School and Minnesota New Country Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 56044?
3 public charter schools are located in 56044.
What is the racial composition of students in 56044?
56044 public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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