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Best 56011 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,522 students in 56011, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 115 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 56011, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56011, MN are Oak Crest Elementary School, Belle Plaine Senior High School and Belle Plaine Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56011 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56011, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56011, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 3-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Belle Plaine Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2403
Gr: 7-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Credit Recovery
Alternative School
220 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 567-8050
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2402
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Transitions/work Exper
Special Education School
130 S Willow Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Chatfield Elementary School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK-2 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 56011, MN?
How many public schools are located in 56011?
8 public schools are located in 56011.
What percentage of students in 56011 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 56011 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56011?
56011 public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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