For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,183 students in 56560, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56560, MN are West Central Academy-s, S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School and Ellen Hopkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56560 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56560, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56560, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Gr: K-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Gr: K-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Gr: K-6
Rank: #77.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Gr: K-4 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
56560, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: K-8
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56560, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56560, MN include West Central Academy-s, S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School and Ellen Hopkins Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56560?
10 public elementary schools are located in 56560.
What is the racial composition of students in 56560?
56560 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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