Best 56156 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 772 students in 56156, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56156, MN are Luverne Elementary School and Luverne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56156 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56156, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56156, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56156, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56156, MN include Luverne Elementary School and Luverne Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56156?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56156.
What is the racial composition of students in 56156?
56156 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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