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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55073

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At a glance

School

311

Students

Top rankedScandia Elementary164^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Scandia Elementary up 26 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 55073 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Scandia Elementary, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Forest Lake Public School District. With a total enrollment of 321 students, Scandia Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools over the past 3 years, currently holding a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scandia Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher MCA-III proficiency rates in Math and Reading compared to both the district and state averages. The school's 3rd-6th grade proficiency rates are 5-15 percentage points above the district and state, and its 5th and 6th grade Reading proficiency rates are exceptionally strong at 64.29% and 72.55% respectively. Additionally, Scandia Elementary maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.6, which likely contributes to its strong academic results.

Overall, Scandia Elementary stands out as a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its students. The school's consistent top-tier rankings, 4-star rating, and exceptional test scores suggest it is an attractive option for families seeking a strong academic environment for their children in the 55073 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Scandia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14351 Scandia Tr N	Scandia	55073	Washington County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 982-3300	311	17	18.1	18.6%	269 (86.5%)	4 (1.3%)	13 (4.2%)	7 (2.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	78.2	164^th of 872 public elementary schools	81.2%		75.7	190^th of 881 public elementary schools	78.4%	26	74.4	57.9	68.3	66.7	66.2	50.0	53.6	64.3	72.6	60.1	$10,521

Cities Near Zip Code 55073

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Scandia	1.46 mi	1	51^st
Marine on Saint Croix	5.64 mi	2	224^th
Chisago City	6.53 mi	8	312^th
Forest Lake	6.96 mi	17	266^th
Lindstrom	7.12 mi	5	78^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.