Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56303

The 56303 zip code area of Saint Cloud, Minnesota is home to 11 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 4 alternative schools. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with most performing below the state averages in academic proficiency and the student population facing high rates of economic disadvantage.

Among the standout schools in the area, Westwood Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in both math and reading, as well as a higher school rank and rating from SchoolDigger. The North Junior High also stands out with relatively stronger performance in math and reading compared to the other middle school, St. Cloud Math & Science Middle. As the only high school in the data set, Apollo Senior High has a higher 4-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate compared to the alternative high schools.

The data reveals significant performance disparities between the traditional public schools, charter schools, and alternative schools in the area, with the charter and alternative schools generally having lower proficiency rates and rankings. This suggests that the St. Cloud Public School District, which encompasses most of the schools in the data set, is struggling to provide high-quality education to its students, as evidenced by the district's overall 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking of 354 out of 446 districts in Minnesota.