For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 241 students in Truman, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Truman, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Truman, MN are Truman Elementary School and Truman Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truman, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Truman have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Truman, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Truman Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Truman, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Truman, MN include Truman Elementary School and Truman Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Truman?
2 public schools are located in Truman.
What percentage of students in Truman go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Truman are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Truman?
Truman public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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