Best Schools in 56159, MN
56159, MN has 22 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,319 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 56159 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56159, MN
The top high schools in 56159, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
3. Red Rock Central Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Comfrey Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
5. Mountain Lake Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
6. Butterfield Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 111 Students
7. Martin County West Senior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56159, MN
The top middle schools in 56159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin County West Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 95 Students
2. Jackson County Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
3. Windom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56159, MN
The top elementary schools in 56159, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comfrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Comfrey Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
2. Riverside Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
3. Red Rock Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
4. Windom Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
5. Pleasantview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
6. Trimont Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 185 Students
7. Butterfield Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
8. Mountain Lake Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
9. Sherburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56159, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56159, MN has a total population of 2,768 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56159, 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 56159, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56159, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56159, 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 56159, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56159, MN
How many schools are in 56159, MN?
56159, MN has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,319 students in total.
How do schools in 56159 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 56159 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 56159 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56159?
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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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