For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,162 students in 56549, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56549, MN are Hawley Secondary, Hawley Elementary School and Spring Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56549 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56549, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56549, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Grades: 7-12
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56549, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56549, MN include Hawley Secondary, Hawley Elementary School and Spring Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56549?
6 public schools are located in 56549.
What is the racial composition of students in 56549?
56549 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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