Best Schools in 56041, MN
56041, MN has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,401 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 56041 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56041, MN
The top high schools in 56041, 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. Sleepy Eye Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sleepy Eye Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 251 Students
3. St. James Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 551 Students
4. Madelia Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 272 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56041, MN
The top middle schools in 56041, 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 56041, MN
The top elementary schools in 56041, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Ulm Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 619 Students
2. Sleepy Eye Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sleepy Eye Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
3. Madelia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madelia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
4. St. James Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
5. 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 56041, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56041, MN has a total population of 1,072 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56041, 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 56041, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56041, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56041, 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 56041, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56041, MN
How many schools are in 56041, MN?
56041, MN has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,401 students in total.
How do schools in 56041 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 56041 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 56041 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56041?
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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