For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 122 students in 56149, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56149, MN are Lake Benton Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56149 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56149, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56149, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Benton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2171 100th Ave
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
56149, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56149, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56149, MN include Lake Benton Elementary School and Heartland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56149?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56149.
What is the racial composition of students in 56149?
56149 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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