For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 957 students in 55056, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 55056, MN are North Branch Area High School, Distance Learning Academy Secondary and Norse Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 55056 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 55056, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 55056 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Branch Area High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55056, MN ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Branch Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Norse Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1406
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
North Branch, MN 55056
(320) 358-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
55056, Minnesota ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooker Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38423 Lincoln Tr
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1306
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
North Branch Early Childhood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38705 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1013
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
6644 Main Street
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1100
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
North Branch Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 674-1400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 55056, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 55056, MN include North Branch Area High School, Distance Learning Academy Secondary and Norse Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 55056?
4 public high schools are located in 55056.
What is the racial composition of students in 55056?
55056 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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