For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,155 students in 56156, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56156, MN are Luverne Elementary School, Luverne Middle School and Luverne Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56156 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56156, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56156, MN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Luverne Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Luverne Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56156, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56156, MN include Luverne Elementary School, Luverne Middle School and Luverne Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56156?
4 public schools are located in 56156.
What is the racial composition of students in 56156?
56156 public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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