For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in 56241, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56241, MN are Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56241 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56241, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56241, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
56241, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56241, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56241, MN include Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56241?
2 public schools are located in 56241.
What is the racial composition of students in 56241?
56241 public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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