For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 576 students in 56520, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 56520, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56520, MN are Breckenridge Elementary School and Breckenridge Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56520 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56520, MN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56520, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6681
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge Middle/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 N 13th St
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
810 Beede Ave
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-6822
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56520, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56520, MN include Breckenridge Elementary School and Breckenridge Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 56520?
3 public schools are located in 56520.
What percentage of students in 56520 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 56520 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56520?
56520 public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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