For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 347 students in 56672, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 56672, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56672, MN are Little Sand, Northland Secondary and Northland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56672 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56672, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56672, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Sand
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Northland Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56672, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56672, MN include Little Sand, Northland Secondary and Northland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56672?
3 public schools are located in 56672.
What percentage of students in 56672 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 56672 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56672?
56672 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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