For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,354 students in 56721, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56721, MN are Central Middle School and South Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
elementary schools in zipcode 56721 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 56721, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56721, MN Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1827 Bygland Rd Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
South Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 13th St Se
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1149
Grades: 3-5
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Grades: PK-2
| 490 students
56721, Minnesota Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 56721, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 56721, MN include Central Middle School and South Point Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 56721?
3 public elementary schools are located in 56721.
What is the racial composition of students in 56721?
56721 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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