For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 833 students in 56636, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 56636, MN are King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56636 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56636, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56636, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Deer River Schools Sped
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Main Ave E
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 56636, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 56636, MN include King Elementary School, Deer River Schools Sped and Deer River Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56636?
4 public schools are located in 56636.
What is the racial composition of students in 56636?
56636 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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