Best High Schools in 56379, MN

High schools
6
Students
4,789
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 56379, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Foley Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students

2. Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1394 Students

3. Technical Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1515 Students

4. Apollo Senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1225 Students

5. Benton-stearns Education District

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Benton-stearns Education District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 19 Students

6. Benton Stearns Education District 1

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Benton-stearns Education District • Public • Grades 12 • 15 Students

Best Middle Schools in 56379, MN

Middle schools
4
Students
3,355
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 56379, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Foley Intermediate Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 735 Students

2. Sauk Rapids-rice Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students

3. South Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

4. North Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 56379, MN

Elementary schools
9
Students
3,888
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 56379, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Foley Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Foley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 569 Students

2. Mississippi Heights Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 848 Students

3. Pleasantview Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students

4. Rice Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sauk Rapids-rice Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students

5. Westwood Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

6. Talahi Community Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 563 Students

7. Lincoln Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 396 Students

8. Whole Child Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Whole Child Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students

9. Petra Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Petra Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 56379, MN

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

56379, MN has a total population of 17,518 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 56379, MN

12,084

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 56379, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

14.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56379, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56379, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 56379, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 56379, MN

How many schools are in 56379, MN?

56379, MN has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,084 students in total.

How do schools in 56379 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 56379 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 56379 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56379?

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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  • Projected: 53%
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