For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 391 students in 56215, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56215, MN are Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56215 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56215, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56215 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56215, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
56215, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56215, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56215, MN include Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in 56215?
3 public high schools are located in 56215.
What is the racial composition of students in 56215?
56215 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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