Best Schools in 56215, MN
56215, MN has 9 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,674 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 56215 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56215, MN
The top high schools in 56215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Benson Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
3. Kerkhoven Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students
4. Heartland Girls Ranch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 24 Students
5. Benson Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56215, MN
The top middle schools in 56215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 292 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56215, MN
The top elementary schools in 56215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students
2. Murdock Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
3. Northside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56215, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56215, MN has a total population of 4,745 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56215, 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 56215, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56215, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56215, 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 56215, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56215, MN
How many schools are in 56215, MN?
56215, MN has 9 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,674 students in total.
How do schools in 56215 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 56215 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 56215 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56215?
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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