For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 509 students in 56159, MN (there are , serving 178 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 56159, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56159, MN are Mountain Lake Secondary and Mountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56159 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56159, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56159, MN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56159, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56159, MN include Mountain Lake Secondary and Mountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56159?
2 public schools are located in 56159.
What percentage of students in 56159 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 56159 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56159?
56159 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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