For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 513 students in 56340, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in 56340, MN is Holdingford Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56340 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56340, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56340, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdingford Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Holdingford
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
56340, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn Alc Holdingford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Holdingford (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 250
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56340, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56340, MN include Holdingford Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 56340?
2 public middle schools are located in 56340.
What is the racial composition of students in 56340?
56340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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