For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 509 students in 56481, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 56481, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56481, MN are Verndale Elementary School and Verndale Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56481 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56481, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56481, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verndale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Verndale Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56481, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56481, MN include Verndale Elementary School and Verndale Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56481?
2 public schools are located in 56481.
What percentage of students in 56481 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 56481 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56481?
56481 public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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