For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,150 students in 56081, MN (there are , serving 43 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 56081, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56081, MN are St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56081 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56081, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56081, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
St. James Northside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
St. James Middle/high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381
Gr: 6-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
St. James Early Childhood
Special Education School
500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
56081, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 56081, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56081, MN include St. James Northside Elementary School and St. James Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 56081?
4 public schools are located in 56081.
What percentage of students in 56081 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 56081 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56081?
56081 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).