For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 531 students in 56361, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56361, MN are Parkers Prairie Elementary School and Parkers Prairie Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56361 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56361, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56361, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
F.e.d. Parkers Prairie Credit Recov
Alternative School
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 631-3505
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 631-3505
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56361, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56361, MN include Parkers Prairie Elementary School and Parkers Prairie Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56361?
3 public schools are located in 56361.
What is the racial composition of students in 56361?
56361 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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