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Best 56073 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,320 students in 56073, MN (there are , serving 1,540 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 56073, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56073, MN are New Ulm High School, New Ulm Middle School and River Bend Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56073 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56073, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56073, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Ulm High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Gr: 1-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Washington Learning Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Gr: PK-K | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 South Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56073 Minnesota

56073, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 1-12
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 7-9 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 56073, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56073, MN include New Ulm High School, New Ulm Middle School and River Bend Area Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 56073?
12 public schools are located in 56073.
What percentage of students in 56073 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 56073 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56073?
56073 public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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