For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,577 students in 56187, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56187, MN are Prairie Elementary School and Worthington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56187 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56187, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56187, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
56187, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56187, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56187, MN include Prairie Elementary School and Worthington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56187?
5 public elementary schools are located in 56187.
What is the racial composition of students in 56187?
56187 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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