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Best 56073 Minnesota Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 823 students in 56073, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 56073, MN are New Ulm High School, River Bend Area Learning Center and R.i.s.e. Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56073 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56073, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56073 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Ulm High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 56073, MN Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Ulm High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Oak Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
River Bend Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
New Ulm Cte Center
Vocational School
208 North Valley Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6400
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
414 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6180
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Alc Credit Recovery Prog
Alternative School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Online Alc
Alternative School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
W.o.r.k. Program
Special Education School
1209 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 56073, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 56073, MN include New Ulm High School, River Bend Area Learning Center and R.i.s.e. Program.
How many public high schools are located in 56073?
10 public high schools are located in 56073.
What is the racial composition of students in 56073?
56073 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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