For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,142 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56156, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
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 Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Luverne Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Luverne Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: K-12
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?
5 public schools are located in 56156.
What is the racial composition of students in 56156?
56156 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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