For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,282 students in 56073, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56073, MN are New Ulm Middle School, R.i.s.e. Program and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56073 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56073, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 56073, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Ulm Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Gr: 1-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
56073, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 1-12
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Gr: 7-9 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James 91果冻传媒, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-5
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 56073, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 56073, MN include New Ulm Middle School, R.i.s.e. Program and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56073?
5 public elementary schools are located in 56073.
What is the racial composition of students in 56073?
56073 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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