Best 56044 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 250 students in 56044, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in 56044, MN is Minnesota New Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56044 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56044, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56044, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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56044, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 4-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 56044, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 56044, MN include Minnesota New Country School.
How many public middle schools are located in 56044?
2 public middle schools are located in 56044.
What is the racial composition of students in 56044?
56044 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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