Best Schools in 56021, MN
56021, MN has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,457 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 56021 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56021, MN
The top high schools in 56021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
2. Nicollet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
3. Lk Crystal-wellcome Memorial Sec
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56021, MN
The top middle schools in 56021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Ulm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56021, MN
The top elementary schools in 56021, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Crystal-wellcome Memorial • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
3. Nicollet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicollet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
4. Washington Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56021, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56021, MN has a total population of 1,103 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56021, 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 56021, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56021, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56021, 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 56021, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56021, MN
How many schools are in 56021, MN?
56021, MN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,457 students in total.
How do schools in 56021 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 56021 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 56021 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56021?
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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