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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 56116

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At a glance

School

153

Students

Top rankedHills-Beaver Creek Elementary240^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools

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Summary:

The 56116 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary, which serves students in grades K-6. This school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top 28% of Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary excels, with 66.67% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 55.5% for the Hills-Beaver Creek School District and 45.21% statewide. The school's 3rd and 4th grade Math proficiency rates are particularly impressive at 84.62% and 75%, respectively. In Reading, 56.32% of students are proficient or better, slightly below the district average of 62.11% but still well above the state average of 49.59%.

Beyond academics, Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary boasts a favorable learning environment, with a low free/reduced lunch rate of 21.94% and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The school's strong performance and positive school climate suggest it is a highly desirable option for families in the 56116 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 All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 Patriot Ln	Beaver Creek	56116	Rock County	Hills-Beaver Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 673-2541	153	12	12.8	22.9%	136 (88.9%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	6 (3.9%)	4 (2.6%)	72.2	240^th of 872 public elementary schools	72.5%		66.8	290^th of 881 public elementary schools	67.1%	50	84.6	75.0	45.5	66.7	69.2	42.9	57.6	56.3	$11,285

Cities Near Zip Code 56116

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Beaver Creek	1.46 mi	1	106^th
Hills	6.78 mi	2	39^th
Luverne	8.18 mi	6	57^th
Ellsworth	19.46 mi	2	120^th
Edgerton	20.98 mi	2	265^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.