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Best Schools in 55016, MN
55016, MN has 21 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,936 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 55016 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 55016, MN
The top high schools in 55016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodbury High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1979 Students
2. East Ridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
3. Hastings High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
4. Park High School
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Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
5. South Washington Alternative Hs
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 85 Students
6. Access
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Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 6 Students
7. Next Step Transition Program
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Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in 55016, MN
The top middle schools in 55016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1210 Students
2. Oltman Middle School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students
3. Cottage Grove Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 55016, MN
The top elementary schools in 55016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 472 Students
2. Cottage Grove Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
3. Pinecrest Elementary
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
4. Grey Cloud Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 763 Students
5. Gordon Bailey Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
6. Hillside Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
7. Pine Hill Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
8. Armstrong Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
9. Pullman Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
10. Crestview Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 55016, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
55016, MN has a total population of 37,496 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 55016, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 55016, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 55016, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 55016, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 55016, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 55016, MN
How many schools are in 55016, MN?
55016, MN has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,936 students in total.
How do schools in 55016 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 55016 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 55016 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 55016?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations