Schools in Zip Code 56332

Zip code 56332, covering Garfield, MN, has one public school: Garfield Elementary, an elementary school serving grades K–5 with 117 students in the Alexandria Public School District; there are no middle, high, or alternative public schools in this area’s data. The school is the only local public school, so secondary students likely attend schools elsewhere in the district.

In 2025–2026, the school’s overall proficiency across all grades is above both district and state in math, reading, and science: math 66.7 vs. district 54.8 and state 44.9; reading 60.3 vs. 55.3 and 48.6; science 38.9 vs. 31.1 and 25.5. In 2024–2025, results were even higher: math 77.36 vs. 54.56 and 45.21; reading 69.81 vs. 54.04 and 49.59; science 42.11 vs. 32.81 and 26.15. The school’s rank was 192 of 869 (78th percentile, 4 stars) in 2025–2026, down from 57 of 872 (93rd percentile, 5 stars) in 2024–2025; in 2023–2024 it was 116 of 881 (87th percentile, 4 stars). The district ranks 55 of 458 (88th percentile, 4 stars). So proficiency declined year over year, but from a high base, and the school remains in the top quartile.

Grade-level results vary. 5th grade math is a standout: 83.3%, 22.0 points above district and 41.4 points above state. 4th grade reading is also strong: 68.8%, 12.4 points above district and 20.0 points above state. However, 3rd and 4th grade math are below district averages, though still above state. 5th grade reading has the narrowest margin: 55.6%, 1.5 points below district and 1.1 points above state. Science is the lowest absolute subject but still above district and state. With 117 students, grade-level percentages can swing with a few students. The student–teacher ratio is 12.8, and the free/reduced lunch rate is 17.09%. One caveat: 2024–2025 reading is labeled MCA-III and 2025–2026 reading is labeled MCA-IV, so that year-over-year reading comparison is less like-for-like.