Summary:
The 56320 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 3 high schools (with 1 online learning site and 1 alternative learning center), and 1 alternative school. These schools are primarily part of the Rocori Public School District, except for the Grafton School, which is part of the Benton-Stearns Education District.
Among the standout schools in the area, Rocori Senior High has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 288th out of 476 Minnesota high schools in 2022-2023 to 144th out of 450 in 2024-2025. Its 84.2% four-year graduation rate and 4.4% dropout rate are also noteworthy. Rocori Middle has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing 169th out of 519 Minnesota middle schools in 2024-2025, and its test scores in both math and reading are above the district and state averages. The Grafton School, an alternative school, stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio of 6:1, which suggests a high level of individualized attention for its 12 students.
Overall, the schools in the 56320 zip code generally perform at or above the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency, with a few exceptions. The Rocori Public School District, which encompasses most of the schools in the area, is ranked 154th out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts in the state. The two alternative schools, Rocori Online Learning Site and Rocori Alternative Learning Center, have similar graduation and dropout rates to Rocori Senior High, suggesting they are effectively serving their target student populations.
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