Best Schools in 56201, MN
56201, MN has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,914 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 56201 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56201, MN
The top high schools in 56201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New London-spicer Sr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
2. Maccray Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maccray School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Willmar Senior High
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
4. Dream Technical Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Technical Academies Of Minnesota • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 95 Students
5. Willmar Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56201, MN
The top middle schools in 56201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New London-spicer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
2. Willmar Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
3. Middle School Alc
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Projected Test Scores
Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 11 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56201, MN
The top elementary schools in 56201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Woods Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 567 Students
2. Maccray Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maccray School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
3. Roosevelt Elementary
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
4. Kennedy Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
5. Lakeland Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56201, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56201, MN has a total population of 24,579 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56201, 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 56201, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56201, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56201, 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 56201, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56201, MN
How many schools are in 56201, MN?
56201, MN has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,914 students in total.
How do schools in 56201 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 56201 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 56201 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56201?
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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