For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 562 students in 56573, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56573, MN are Perham Senior High School and Perham Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56573 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56573, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56573 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perham Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56573, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
56573, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56573, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56573, MN include Perham Senior High School and Perham Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 56573?
2 public high schools are located in 56573.
What is the racial composition of students in 56573?
56573 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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