Best Schools in 56101, MN
56101, MN has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,552 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 56101 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56101, MN
The top high schools in 56101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
3. Red Rock Central Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Mountain Lake Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
5. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
6. Swwc Alc - Windom
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56101, MN
The top middle schools in 56101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
2. Windom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
3. Swwc Alc Midlevel - Windom
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56101, MN
The top elementary schools in 56101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
2. Red Rock Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
3. Windom Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
4. Pleasantview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
5. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
6. Mountain Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56101, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56101, MN has a total population of 5,973 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56101, 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 56101, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56101, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56101, 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 56101, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56101, MN
How many schools are in 56101, MN?
56101, MN has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,552 students in total.
How do schools in 56101 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 56101 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 56101 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56101?
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: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations