For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 269 students in 56159, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in 56159, MN is Mountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 56159 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56159, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56159, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56159, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56159, MN include Mountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56159?
1 public elementary schools are located in 56159.
What is the racial composition of students in 56159?
56159 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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