For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Truman, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Truman, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Truman, MN are Truman Elementary School and Truman Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truman, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Truman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Truman, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Truman Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Truman, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Truman, MN include Truman Elementary School and Truman Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Truman?
2 public schools are located in Truman.
What percentage of students in Truman go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Truman are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Truman?
Truman public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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