For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 404 students in 56484, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in 56484, MN is W.h.a. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56484 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56484, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56484, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Up North Learning Center
Special Education School
5413 County Road 37 Nw
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-6525
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
56484, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56484, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56484, MN include W.h.a. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56484?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56484.
What is the racial composition of students in 56484?
56484 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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