For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 92 students in 56661, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in 56661, MN is Northome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 56661 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56661, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56661, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56661, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56661, MN include Northome Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56661?
1 public elementary schools are located in 56661.
What is the racial composition of students in 56661?
56661 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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