For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,671 students in 56573, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 56573, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56573, MN are Perham Senior High School, Heart Of The Lake Elementary School and Prairie Wind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56573 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56573, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56573, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
56573, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56573, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56573, MN include Perham Senior High School, Heart Of The Lake Elementary School and Prairie Wind Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56573?
4 public schools are located in 56573.
What percentage of students in 56573 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 56573 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56573?
56573 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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