Best Schools in 56401, MN
56401, MN has 23 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary) serving 9,170 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 56401 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56401, MN
The top high schools in 56401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crosby-ironton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
2. Brainerd Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students
3. Pillager Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
4. Onamia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onamia Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Isd 181 Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 157 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56401, MN
The top middle schools in 56401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pillager Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
2. Forestview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
3. Middle Level Alternative Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 15 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56401, MN
The top elementary schools in 56401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 342 Students
2. Nisswa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Baxter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
4. Pillager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
5. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 472 Students
6. Harrison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 229 Students
7. Cuyuna Range Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students
8. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
9. Discovery Woods
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Discovery Woods • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
10. Onamia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onamia Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56401, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56401, MN has a total population of 30,902 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56401, 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 56401, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56401, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56401, 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 56401, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56401, MN
How many schools are in 56401, MN?
56401, MN has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 9,170 students in total.
How do schools in 56401 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 56401 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 56401 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56401?
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: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations