For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,933 students in 55056, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 55056, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55056, MN are Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and North Branch Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55056 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55056, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55056, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise River Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37775 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: 1-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: K-5 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38460 Lincoln Trail Suite 1
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 237-0656
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
North Branch Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38431 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1225
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1225
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
55056, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55056, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55056, MN include Sunrise River Elementary School, Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary School and North Branch Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 55056?
9 public schools are located in 55056.
What percentage of students in 55056 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 55056 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55056?
55056 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).