For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,186 students in 56537, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 56537, MN are Kennedy High School, Lakes Country Academy and Iq Academy 9-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56537 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56537, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56537 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kennedy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56537, MN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lakes Country Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1814 1st Ave N
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3273
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Iq Academy 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Fergus Falls Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time School
Alternative School
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0544
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 56537, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 56537, MN include Kennedy High School, Lakes Country Academy and Iq Academy 9-12.
How many public high schools are located in 56537?
5 public high schools are located in 56537.
What is the racial composition of students in 56537?
56537 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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