For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 596 students in 56085, MN (there are , serving 768 private students). 44% of all K-12 students in 56085, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 56085, MN are Sleepy Eye Secondary School and Sleepy Eye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56085 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56085, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56085, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sleepy Eye Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56085, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56085, MN include Sleepy Eye Secondary School and Sleepy Eye Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56085?
2 public schools are located in 56085.
What percentage of students in 56085 go to public school?
44% of all K-12 students in 56085 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56085?
56085 public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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