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Best Schools in 56579, MN
56579, MN has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,655 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 56579 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 56579, MN
The top high schools in 56579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
2. Barnesville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Pelican Rapids Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
4. Breckenridge Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
5. Rothsay Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rothsay Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
Best Middle Schools in 56579, MN
The top middle schools in 56579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 56579, MN
The top elementary schools in 56579, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckinley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 242 Students
2. Cleveland Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 369 Students
3. Barnesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 504 Students
4. Rothsay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rothsay Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 169 Students
5. Viking Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
6. Breckenridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 56579, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
56579, MN has a total population of 1,148 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 56579, 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 56579, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 56579, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 56579, 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 56579, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 56579, MN
How many schools are in 56579, MN?
56579, MN has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,655 students in total.
How do schools in 56579 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 56579 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 56579 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 56579?
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: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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