Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55963

The 55963 zip code area is home to three schools that serve different grade levels: Pine Island Elementary (PK-4), Pine Island Middle (4-8), and Pine Island Secondary (9-12). These schools are part of the Pine Island Public School District, which is ranked 105 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Pine Island Elementary stands out as the top performer. The school is ranked in the top 18% of Minnesota elementary schools and has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the state and district averages in both math and reading proficiency, with 72.73% of students proficient or better in math, compared to 52.23% for the district and 45.21% statewide. Additionally, Pine Island Elementary has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 21.24% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1.

In contrast, Pine Island Secondary appears to be the weakest performer among the three schools. The high school's ranking has dropped from the top 16% to the bottom 55% of Minnesota high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's graduation and dropout rates are reasonable, its academic performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, and others below.