For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,687 students in 56573, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 56573, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56573, MN are Perham Senior High School, Heart Of The Lake Elementary School and Prairie Wind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56573 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56573, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56573, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Grades: PK-4
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
56573, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56573, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56573, MN include Perham Senior High School, Heart Of The Lake Elementary School and Prairie Wind Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56573?
4 public schools are located in 56573.
What percentage of students in 56573 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 56573 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56573?
56573 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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