For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,384 students in 55976, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55976, MN are Bonner Elementary School, Bear Cave Intermediate School and Stewartville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55976 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55976, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55976, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
526 5th Ave Se
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Gr: K-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bear Cave Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 10th Street Nw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Stewartville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55976, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55976, MN include Bonner Elementary School, Bear Cave Intermediate School and Stewartville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55976?
3 public elementary schools are located in 55976.
What is the racial composition of students in 55976?
55976 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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