For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,461 students in 55362, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 55362, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55362, MN are Pinewood Elementary School, Little Mountain Elementary School and Monticello Nature Based Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55362 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55362, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 55362, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Grades: 1-5
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9350 Fallon Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Grades: 1-5
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9842 Briarwood Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Monticello Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #55.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #66.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
Rank: #77.
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: K-6
| 15 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9350 Fallon Avenue
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Snw Monti Middle School Ebd Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #1111.
Foundations Ii
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Washington St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 5-10
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Monticello High School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1313.
Monticello Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406-7th Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Grades: PK-K
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastview Elementary School - Snw
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Dcd - Snw
Special Education School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 4-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Dcd - Snw
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: PK-K
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snw Monti High School Ebd Program
Special Education School
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
55362, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Becker Intermediate School - Snw (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Prairie House School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55362, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55362, MN include Pinewood Elementary School, Little Mountain Elementary School and Monticello Nature Based Education.
How many public schools are located in 55362?
20 public schools are located in 55362.
What percentage of students in 55362 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 55362 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55362?
55362 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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