For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 258 students in 56461, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56461, MN are Laporte Elementary School and Laporte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56461 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56461, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56461, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laporte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56461, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56461, MN include Laporte Elementary School and Laporte Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56461?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56461.
What is the racial composition of students in 56461?
56461 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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