For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 509 students in 56159, MN (there are , serving 178 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 56159, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56159, MN are Mountain Lake Secondary and Mountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56159 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56159, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56159, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56159, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56159, MN include Mountain Lake Secondary and Mountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 56159?
2 public schools are located in 56159.
What percentage of students in 56159 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 56159 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56159?
56159 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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