Best Schools in 56316, MN
56316, MN has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,650 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 56316 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56316, MN
The top high schools in 56316, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Sauk Centre Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students
3. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
4. Kerkhoven Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56316, MN
The top middle schools in 56316, 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
2. Sauk Centre Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Centre Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56316, MN
The top elementary schools in 56316, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
3. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
4. 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 56316, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56316, MN has a total population of 1,364 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56316, 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 56316, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56316, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56316, 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 56316, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56316, MN
How many schools are in 56316, MN?
56316, MN has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,650 students in total.
How do schools in 56316 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 56316 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 56316 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56316?
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: 40%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 51%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds 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: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations