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Best 56701 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,217 students in 56701, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 56701, MN are Challenger Elementary School and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 56701 have an score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56701, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56701, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Challenger Elementary School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
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601 County Rd 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345

Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Franklin Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813

Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56701 Minnesota

56701, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Booster Club Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345

Gr: K-5

Franklin Prowler Academy Targ Servs (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

300 S. Spruce Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813

Gr: 6-8

Northwest Alc High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

230 Labree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711

Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56701, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 56701, MN include Challenger Elementary School and Franklin Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 56701?

2 public elementary schools are located in 56701.

What is the racial composition of students in 56701?

56701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).