Best Schools in 56312, MN
56312, MN has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,463 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 56312 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56312, MN
The top high schools in 56312, 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. Melrose Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
3. Sauk Centre Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
4. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
5. Paynesville Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56312, MN
The top middle schools in 56312, 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. Sauk Centre Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
3. Melrose Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56312, MN
The top elementary schools in 56312, 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. Paynesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
3. Melrose Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
4. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
5. Sauk Centre Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56312, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56312, MN has a total population of 2,304 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56312, 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 56312, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56312, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56312, 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 56312, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56312, MN
How many schools are in 56312, MN?
56312, MN has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,463 students in total.
How do schools in 56312 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 56312 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 56312 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56312?
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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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations