For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 604 students in 56220, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 56220, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56220, MN are Canby Elementary School and Canby Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56220 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56220, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56220, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56220, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56220, MN include Canby Elementary School and Canby Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56220?
2 public schools are located in 56220.
What percentage of students in 56220 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 56220 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56220?
56220 public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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