Best Schools in 56256, MN
56256, MN has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,833 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 56256 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56256, MN
The top high schools in 56256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ortonville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ortonville Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
3. Dawson-boyd Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-boyd Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 261 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56256, MN
The top middle schools in 56256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56256, MN
The top elementary schools in 56256, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ortonville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
2. Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 140 Students
3. Stevens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson-boyd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
4. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56256, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56256, MN has a total population of 2,429 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56256, 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 56256, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56256, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56256, 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 56256, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56256, MN
How many schools are in 56256, MN?
56256, MN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,833 students in total.
How do schools in 56256 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 56256 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 56256 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56256?
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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