For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 577 students in 56520, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 56520, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56520, MN are Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge Middle School and Breckenridge Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56520 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56520, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56520, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 13th Street N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Grades: 7-8
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Breckenridge Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 N 13th St
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
710 13th Street North
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56520, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56520, MN include Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge Middle School and Breckenridge Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56520?
4 public schools are located in 56520.
What percentage of students in 56520 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 56520 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56520?
56520 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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