For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,480 students in 56265, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56265, MN are Swwc Elc - Montevideo, Ramsey Elementary School and Montevideo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 56265 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56265, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56265, MN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2419 Washington Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hamilton Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Gr: K-2 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Montevideo Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6446
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6446
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-5026
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-5026
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn River Valley Alc-summer
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Gr: 7-10
Rank: n/an/a
1315 E Black Oak Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-9297
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-9297
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
412 S 13th St
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Gr: 1-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
56265, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mn River Valley Alc - Ind. Study Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Gr: 10-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 139:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mn River Valley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56265, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56265, MN include Swwc Elc - Montevideo, Ramsey Elementary School and Montevideo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 56265?
9 public schools are located in 56265.
What is the racial composition of students in 56265?
56265 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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