For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in 56283, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 182 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 56283, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56283, MN are Reede Gray Elementary School, Redwood Valley Middle School and Redwood Valley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56283 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56283, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56283, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Mcphail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Valley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Valley Alternative
Alternative School
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56283, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56283, MN include Reede Gray Elementary School, Redwood Valley Middle School and Redwood Valley Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56283?
4 public schools are located in 56283.
What percentage of students in 56283 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 56283 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56283?
56283 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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