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Best Schools in 55079, MN
55079, MN has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,022 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 55079 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 55079, MN
The top high schools in 55079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Lake Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1876 Students
2. Cambridge-isanti High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1605 Students
3. 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 55079, MN
The top middle schools in 55079, 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. Forest Lake Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 853 Students
3. Isanti Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
4. 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 55079, MN
The top elementary schools in 55079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 754 Students
2. Wyoming Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 488 Students
3. Linwood Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Lake Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
4. Sunrise River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 875 Students
5. Isanti Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 404 Students
6. Chisago Lakes El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chisago Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 398 Students
7. North Branch Area Education Center
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Projected Test Scores
North Branch Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 233 Students
8. Isanti Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cambridge-isanti Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 55079, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
55079, MN has a total population of 8,939 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 55079, 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 55079, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 55079, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 55079, 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 55079, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 55079, MN
How many schools are in 55079, MN?
55079, MN has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,022 students in total.
How do schools in 55079 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 55079 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 55079 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 55079?
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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