Best 56081 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,143 students in 56081, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 56081, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in 56081, MN are St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 56081 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56081, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).