For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 137 students in 56161, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 56161, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 56161, MN is Heron Lake-okabena Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 56161 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56161, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56161, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56161, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56161, MN include Heron Lake-okabena Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56161?
1 public schools are located in 56161.
What percentage of students in 56161 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 56161 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56161?
56161 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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