For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 596 students in 56085, MN (there are , serving 306 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 56085, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 56085, MN are Sleepy Eye Elementary School and Sleepy Eye Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56085 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56085, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56085, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Eye Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7904
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56085, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56085, MN include Sleepy Eye Elementary School and Sleepy Eye Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 56085?
2 public schools are located in 56085.
What percentage of students in 56085 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 56085 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 56085?
56085 public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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