Best 56353 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,736 students in 56353, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56353, MN are Milaca Elementary School, Milaca Secondary High School and Milaca Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56353 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56353, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56353, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milaca Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Gr: PK-6 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milaca Secondary High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Gr: 7-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Milaca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Milaca 7-12 Online
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 56353, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56353, MN include Milaca Elementary School, Milaca Secondary High School and Milaca Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 56353?
5 public schools are located in 56353.
What is the racial composition of students in 56353?
56353 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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