For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 840 students in 56636, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 56636 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56636, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56636, MN Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56636, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56636, MN include King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56636?
3 public elementary schools are located in 56636.
What is the racial composition of students in 56636?
56636 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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