For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 852 students in 56636, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56636, MN are King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 56636 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56636, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56636, MN Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Deer River Schools Sped
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: K-5
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56636, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56636, MN include King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56636?
4 public schools are located in 56636.
What is the racial composition of students in 56636?
56636 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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