For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 320 students in 56309, MN (there are , serving 31 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 56309, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56309, MN are Ashby Elementary School and Ashby Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56309 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56309, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56309, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56309, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56309, MN include Ashby Elementary School and Ashby Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56309?
2 public schools are located in 56309.
What percentage of students in 56309 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 56309 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56309?
56309 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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