For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 331 students in 56241, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in 56241, MN is Yellow Medicine East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 56241 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56241, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56241 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yellow Medicine East Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56241, MN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: 6-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
56241, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-12
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 56241, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 56241, MN include Yellow Medicine East Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in 56241?
1 public high schools are located in 56241.
What is the racial composition of students in 56241?
56241 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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