Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56062

The 56062 zip code in Minnesota is home to two schools: Madelia Elementary and Madelia Secondary, both part of the Madelia Public School District. While Madelia Secondary performs better than the elementary school, both face challenges in student achievement and demographics.

Madelia Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in math and reading proficiency, with the largest gaps in 4th and 5th grade reading. The school is ranked 612 out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Madelia Secondary performs better, with math and reading proficiency rates closer to the state averages, particularly in 10th grade reading. The high school is ranked 226 out of 450 Minnesota high schools and has a 2-star rating.

Both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a large percentage of students from low-income families. Madelia Secondary maintains a respectable 84.2% four-year graduation rate, though the 4.4% dropout rate is still a concern. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, with 12.9 at the elementary school and 14.1 at the secondary school, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning.