For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,005 students in 55976, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 55976, MN are Bonner Elementary School, Bear Cave Intermediate School and Stewartville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55976 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55976, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55976, MN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
526 5th Ave Se
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1500
Gr: K-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bear Cave Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 10th Street Nw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Stewartville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1666
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Stewartville Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 6th Ave Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1600
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
301 2nd Street Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55976, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55976, MN include Bonner Elementary School, Bear Cave Intermediate School and Stewartville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55976?
5 public schools are located in 55976.
What is the racial composition of students in 55976?
55976 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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