For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 869 students in 56360, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56360, MN are Osakis Elementary School and Osakis Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56360 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56360, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56360, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Osakis Secondary
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: 7-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
56360, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Gr: 8-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56360, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56360, MN include Osakis Elementary School and Osakis Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56360?
2 public schools are located in 56360.
What is the racial composition of students in 56360?
56360 public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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