For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,152 students in 56320, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 235 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 56320, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56320, MN are Rocori Middle School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Rocori Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56320 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56320, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56320, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocori Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Red River Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Rocori Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Grafton School
Alternative School
224 Krays Mill Road
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 426-6301
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 426-6301
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocori Alc
Alternative School
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56320, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56320, MN include Rocori Middle School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Rocori Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 56320?
6 public schools are located in 56320.
What percentage of students in 56320 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 56320 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56320?
56320 public schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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