For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,276 students in 56482, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 56482, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56482, MN are White Pine Academy, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade and Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56482 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56482, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56482, MN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Pine Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: 5-6
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Wadena-deer Creek Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Freshwater Education District Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Leaf River Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elm Tree Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56482, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56482, MN include White Pine Academy, Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade and Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56482?
8 public schools are located in 56482.
What percentage of students in 56482 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 56482 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56482?
56482 public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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