For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,790 students in 56501, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56501, MN are Rossman Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Detroit Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56501 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56501, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56501, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
56501, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Detroit Lakes Middle School Target Svc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Drake Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
High School Culture Club (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lake Park-audubon Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Lincoln Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pelican Rpaids Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Roosevelt Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rossman Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Walker-hackensack-akeley Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56501, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56501, MN include Rossman Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Detroit Lakes Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56501?
4 public elementary schools are located in 56501.
What is the racial composition of students in 56501?
56501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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