Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55936

The 55936 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from Grand Meadow and the surrounding region. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Grand Meadow Elementary standing out as a top-performing school, while the middle and high schools show room for improvement in certain areas.

Grand Meadow Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's math and reading proficiency rates significantly outpace the district and state averages, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, Grand Meadow Senior High has a 2-star rating but has shown gradual improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 316th out of 476 schools in 2022-2023 to 227th out of 450 schools in 2024-2025.

The schools in the 55936 zip code area vary in size, with enrollment ranging from 11 students at the small Enrich GM alternative school to 176 students at Grand Meadow Elementary. Student-teacher ratios also differ, with Grand Meadow Elementary and Grand Meadow Senior High having a ratio of 13.9, while Grand Meadow Middle has a higher ratio of 18.4. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary, ranging from 25.57% at Grand Meadow Elementary to 36.36% at Enrich GM.