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Best High Schools in Zip Code 56308

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1,497

Students

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Top rankedAlexandria Area High School117^th of 450 Minnesota high schools

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Alexandria Area High School up 114 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 56308 zip code area is home to three high schools that offer diverse educational options for students: Alexandria Area High School, Kalon Prep Academy, and Runestone Alternative School. These schools vary in size, performance, and the populations they serve, providing families with a range of choices to meet their educational needs.

Alexandria Area High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with a high statewide ranking, strong academic results, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Kalon Prep Academy, a public charter school, lags behind in test scores and statewide ranking compared to the traditional public school. Runestone Alternative School, with its smaller enrollment and focus on serving a specialized population, offers a more personalized learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio.

The diversity of high school options within the 56308 zip code reflects the community's commitment to providing a range of educational opportunities. Understanding the unique characteristics and performance of these schools can help families make informed decisions about the best fit for their children's educational needs and support the ongoing improvement of the local education system.

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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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Runestone Alternative School	Public	7-12	700 Northside Dr NE	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Runestone Area Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 763-5559	22	2	11.8	72.7%	18 (81.8%)	1 (4.5%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Kalon Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1877 Aga Drive	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Kalon Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 460-8881	141	12	12.1	50.4%	127 (90.1%)	3 (2.1%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	36.7	307^th of 450 public high schools	31.8%		20.4	391^st of 480 public high schools	18.5%	84	22.7	22.7	38.7	38.7
Alexandria Area High School	Public	9-12	4300 Pioneer Road SE	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Alexandria Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 762-2142	1,315	74	17.7	21.1%	1,197 (91.0%)	5 (0.4%)	64 (4.9%)	14 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.6%)	73	117^th of 450 public high schools	74.0%		55.7	231^st of 480 public high schools	51.9%	114	37.1	37.1	58.4	58.4	$13,462
Bridgeway Career Academy	Public	9-12	5398 S Broadway St	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Alexandria Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 762-2142	19	0		47.4%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 56308

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alexandria	0.62 mi	11	168^th
Garfield	6.76 mi	1	16^th
Carlos	6.77 mi	1	18^th
Osakis	10.49 mi	2	128^th
Miltona	11.06 mi	1	32^nd

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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.

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