For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 410 students in 56241, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56241, MN are Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56241 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56241, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56241, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bert Raney Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Yellow Medicine East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Grades: 6-8
| 143 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56241, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56241, MN include Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56241?
2 public elementary schools are located in 56241.
What is the racial composition of students in 56241?
56241 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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