For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 182 students in 56661, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56661, MN are Northome Elementary School and Northome Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56661 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56661, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56661, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56661, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56661, MN include Northome Elementary School and Northome Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56661?
2 public schools are located in 56661.
What is the racial composition of students in 56661?
56661 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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