For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 650 students in 56557, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 56557, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56557, MN are Mahnomen Area Learning Center, Mahnomen Elementary School and Mahnomen Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56557 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56557, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56557, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Madison Ave
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Mahnomen Secondary
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56557, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56557, MN include Mahnomen Area Learning Center, Mahnomen Elementary School and Mahnomen Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56557?
3 public schools are located in 56557.
What percentage of students in 56557 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 56557 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56557?
56557 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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