For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 223 students in 56208, MN.
The top ranked public school in 56208, MN is Appleton-milan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 56208 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56208, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56208, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Appleton-milan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56208, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56208, MN include Appleton-milan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56208?
1 public schools are located in 56208.
What is the racial composition of students in 56208?
56208 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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