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Prairie Creek Community School


At a glance
73rdof 446 Minnesota districts▼ 10
Better than 83% of Minnesota districts
Elementary 1Grades K-5
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057-5333
·(507) 645-9640·All Minnesota district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 83.6% of districts
1
School
180
Students
Top rankedPrairie Creek Community School219th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools
Summary:

Prairie Creek Community School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in the Prairie Creek Community School district, with 179 students. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Prairie Creek Community School has maintained a high 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, thanks to its exceptional academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, 57.95% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.21%, and 67.82% were proficient or better in reading, far exceeding the state average of 49.59%. The school's reading proficiency is particularly impressive, with 93.33% of 5th-grade students performing at or above grade level.

Factors that may contribute to Prairie Creek Community School's success include its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.76%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2, both of which are better than the state averages. These elements can provide students with more resources and personalized attention, positively impacting their learning outcomes. The school's consistent high performance over the years demonstrates its ability to sustain excellence, making it a model for other schools in the region.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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