For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in 56241, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56241, MN are Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56241 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56241, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56241, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: 6-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
56241, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-12
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56241, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56241, MN include Bert Raney Elementary School and Yellow Medicine East Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56241?
2 public schools are located in 56241.
What is the racial composition of students in 56241?
56241 public schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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