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Best Schools in 55045, MN
55045, MN has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,226 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 55045 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 55045, MN
The top high schools in 55045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chisago Lakes Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
2. North Branch Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in 55045, MN
The top middle schools in 55045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chisago Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
2. North Branch Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 55045, MN
The top elementary schools in 55045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scandia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 365 Students
2. Lakeside El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 754 Students
3. Sunrise River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 875 Students
4. Taylors Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
5. Chisago Lakes El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 398 Students
6. North Branch Area Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 233 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 55045, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
55045, MN has a total population of 7,546 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 55045, 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 55045, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 55045, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 55045, 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 55045, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 55045, MN
How many schools are in 55045, MN?
55045, MN has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,226 students in total.
How do schools in 55045 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 55045 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 55045 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 55045?
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: 38%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations