Best Schools in 56461, MN
56461, MN has 16 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,774 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 56461 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56461, MN
The top high schools in 56461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevis Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
2. Laporte Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Bemidji Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students
4. Park Rapids Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
5. Walker-hackensack-akeley Sec.
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Projected Test Scores
Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students
6. Cass Lake-bena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56461, MN
The top middle schools in 56461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Rapids Area Century Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 497 Students
2. Laporte Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students
3. Cass Lake-bena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56461, MN
The top elementary schools in 56461, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horace May Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 316 Students
2. Nevis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 333 Students
3. Gene Dillon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bemidji Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 695 Students
4. Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 618 Students
5. Cass Lake-bena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
6. W.h.a. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
7. Laporte Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56461, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56461, MN has a total population of 3,349 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56461, 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 56461, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56461, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56461, 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 56461, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56461, MN
How many schools are in 56461, MN?
56461, MN has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,774 students in total.
How do schools in 56461 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 56461 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 56461 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56461?
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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