For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 599 students in 56087, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 56087, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56087, MN are Springfield Elementary School and Springfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56087 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56087, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56087, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Gr: 7-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
56087, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cottonwood River Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
804 E Rock Street
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield On-line High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12 South Burns Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56087, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56087, MN include Springfield Elementary School and Springfield Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56087?
2 public schools are located in 56087.
What percentage of students in 56087 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 56087 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56087?
56087 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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