For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 338 students in 56074, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 56074, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56074, MN are Nicollet Elementary School and Nicollet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56074 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56074, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56074, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Nicollet High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK
| 5 students
56074, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 119 students
Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56074, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56074, MN include Nicollet Elementary School and Nicollet High School.
How many public schools are located in 56074?
3 public schools are located in 56074.
What percentage of students in 56074 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 56074 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56074?
56074 public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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