Best Schools in 56472, MN
56472, MN has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,881 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 56472 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56472, MN
The top high schools in 56472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Pillager Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
4. Pine River-backus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56472, MN
The top middle schools in 56472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Pillager Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
3. Forestview Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
4. Motley-staples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56472, MN
The top elementary schools in 56472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
2. Nisswa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Pillager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
4. Staples-motley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
5. Pine River-backus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56472, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56472, MN has a total population of 8,310 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56472, 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 56472, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56472, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56472, 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 56472, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56472, MN
How many schools are in 56472, MN?
56472, MN has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,881 students in total.
How do schools in 56472 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 56472 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 56472 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56472?
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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