For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in 55056, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55056, MN are Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and Distance Learning Academy Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55056 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55056, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55056, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: 1-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: K-5 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
55056, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55056, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55056, MN include Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and Distance Learning Academy Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55056?
5 public elementary schools are located in 55056.
What is the racial composition of students in 55056?
55056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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