For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 989 students in 56265, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56265, MN are Montevideo Middle School, Swwc Elc - Montevideo and Ramsey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56265 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56265, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56265, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Grades: 5-8
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2419 Washington Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hamilton Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Grades: K-2
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
412 S 13th St
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Grades: 1-4
| 259 students
56265, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mn River Valley Alc - Ind. Study Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Grades: 10-12
| 139 students
Mn River Valley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56265, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56265, MN include Montevideo Middle School, Swwc Elc - Montevideo and Ramsey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56265?
4 public elementary schools are located in 56265.
What is the racial composition of students in 56265?
56265 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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