For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 389 students in 56750, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56750, MN are J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Lafayette Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56750 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56750, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56750, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine To Prairie Coop. Center
Vocational School
210 Main Ave S
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56750, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56750, MN include J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Lafayette Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56750?
3 public schools are located in 56750.
What is the racial composition of students in 56750?
56750 public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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