For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 440 students in 55735, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55735, MN are Finlayson Elementary School and East Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 55735 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55735, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55735, MN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finlayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
55735, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55735, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55735, MN include Finlayson Elementary School and East Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55735?
2 public elementary schools are located in 55735.
What is the racial composition of students in 55735?
55735 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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