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Best Schools in Nisswa, MN
Nisswa, MN has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,281 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Nisswa exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nisswa, MN
The top high schools in Nisswa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Crosby-ironton Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
3. Pillager Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
4. Pine River-backus High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nisswa, MN
The top middle schools in Nisswa, 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
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Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
3. Forestview Middle
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nisswa, MN
The top elementary schools in Nisswa, 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
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Pillager Elementary
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
4. Pine River-backus Elementary
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Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
5. Cuyuna Range Elementary
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Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students
6. Garfield Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nisswa, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nisswa, MN has a total population of 2,982 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nisswa, 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 Nisswa, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nisswa, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nisswa, 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 Nisswa, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nisswa, MN
How many schools are in Nisswa, MN?
Nisswa, MN has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,281 students in total.
How do schools in Nisswa perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Nisswa score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Nisswa exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nisswa?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Nisswa
1 of 1 schools in Nisswa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Nisswa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.