For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 577 students in 56520, MN (there are , serving 145 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 56520, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56520, MN are Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge Middle School and Breckenridge Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56520 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56520, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56520, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 13th Street N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Breckenridge Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 N 13th St
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
710 13th Street North
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56520, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56520, MN include Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge Middle School and Breckenridge Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56520?
4 public schools are located in 56520.
What percentage of students in 56520 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 56520 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56520?
56520 public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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