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Best 56701 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,811 students in 56701, MN (there are , serving 132 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 56701, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56701, MN are Challenger Elementary School, Northwest Area Learning Center and Lincoln Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56701 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56701, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56701, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 County Rd 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Summer Nw Area Learning Center
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave So
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Gr: 9-12
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56701, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Gr: K-5
300 S. Spruce Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Gr: 6-8
230 Labree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 56701, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56701, MN include Challenger Elementary School, Northwest Area Learning Center and Lincoln Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56701?
5 public schools are located in 56701.
What percentage of students in 56701 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 56701 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56701?
56701 public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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