For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,195 students in 56308, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56308, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56308 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56308, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56308, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
56308, Minnesota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56308, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56308, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56308?
4 public elementary schools are located in 56308.
What is the racial composition of students in 56308?
56308 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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