Best Schools in 56026, MN
56026, MN has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,771 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 56026 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56026, MN
The top high schools in 56026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owatonna Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
2. Waseca Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
3. Blooming Prairie Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 375 Students
4. Nrheg Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 455 Students
5. Albert Lea Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1218 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56026, MN
The top middle schools in 56026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waseca Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 359 Students
2. Owatonna Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
3. Southwest Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 474 Students
4. Waseca Middle Level Alc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56026, MN
The top elementary schools in 56026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blooming Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
2. Hartley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 449 Students
3. Washington Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 593 Students
5. Nrheg Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nrheg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
6. Lakeview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56026, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56026, MN has a total population of 1,889 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56026, 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 56026, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56026, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56026, 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 56026, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56026, MN
How many schools are in 56026, MN?
56026, MN has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,771 students in total.
How do schools in 56026 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 56026 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 56026 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56026?
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: 34%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations