Best Schools in 56161, MN
56161, MN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,047 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 56161 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56161, MN
The top high schools in 56161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
2. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Worthington Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worthington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56161, MN
The top middle schools in 56161, 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. Round Lake-brewster Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Lake-brewster Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56161, MN
The top elementary schools in 56161, 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. Pleasantview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
3. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
4. Round Lake-brewster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Lake-brewster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
5. St Johns Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 21 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56161, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56161, MN has a total population of 354 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56161, 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 56161, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56161, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56161, 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 56161, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56161, MN
How many schools are in 56161, MN?
56161, MN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,047 students in total.
How do schools in 56161 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 56161 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 56161 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56161?
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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