For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 367 students in 56461, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56461, MN are Laporte Elementary School, Laporte Secondary and Laporte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56461 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56461, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56461, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laporte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Laporte Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main St W
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Laporte, MN 56461
(218) 224-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56461, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56461, MN include Laporte Elementary School, Laporte Secondary and Laporte Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56461?
3 public schools are located in 56461.
What is the racial composition of students in 56461?
56461 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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