For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in 56438, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 56438, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56438, MN are Browerville Elementary School and Browerville Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56438 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56438, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56438, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browerville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Park Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Browerville Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Park Ave N
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Browerville, MN 56438
(320) 594-2272
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56438, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56438, MN include Browerville Elementary School and Browerville Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56438?
2 public schools are located in 56438.
What percentage of students in 56438 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 56438 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56438?
56438 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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