For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 78 students in 56044, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 56044, MN is Minnesota New Country Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 56044 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56044, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56044, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
56044, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 4-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56044, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56044, MN include Minnesota New Country Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56044?
1 public elementary schools are located in 56044.
What is the racial composition of students in 56044?
56044 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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