For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 860 students in 56353, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56353, MN are Milaca Secondary High School, Milaca Area Learning Center and Rum River North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56353 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56353, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56353 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milaca Secondary High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56353, MN Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milaca Secondary High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7206
Grades: 7-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Milaca Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
56353, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Milaca Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rum River North Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Grades: 4-11
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 56353, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56353, MN include Milaca Secondary High School, Milaca Area Learning Center and Rum River North.
How many public high schools are located in 56353?
4 public high schools are located in 56353.
What is the racial composition of students in 56353?
56353 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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