For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 611 students in 56256, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56256, MN are Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56256 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56256, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56256, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 4th St
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Gr: PK-4 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Gr: 5-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56256, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56256, MN include Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School, Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56256?
3 public schools are located in 56256.
What is the racial composition of students in 56256?
56256 public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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