For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 701 students in 56172, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56172, MN are West Elementary School and Murray County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56172 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56172, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56172, MN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: PK-1
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: K-12
56172, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 9-12
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56172, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56172, MN include West Elementary School and Murray County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 56172?
4 public schools are located in 56172.
What is the racial composition of students in 56172?
56172 public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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