For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 529 students in 56573, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in 56573, MN is Prairie Wind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 56573 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56573, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56573, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
56573, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56573, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56573, MN include Prairie Wind Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 56573?
1 public middle schools are located in 56573.
What is the racial composition of students in 56573?
56573 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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