Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56473

The 56473 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 traditional public and 1 public charter). Based on the data, Pillager Elementary School and Pillager Middle School stand out as the top-performing institutions, consistently ranking in the top 40% and 35% of Minnesota schools, respectively. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with students outperforming district and state averages in math and reading proficiency.

In contrast, Pillager Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from the top 15% to the top 55% of Minnesota high schools. Meanwhile, Central Lakes Adventure School, a public charter high school, consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Minnesota high schools and has very low math and reading proficiency rates.

The data also reveals differences in student-teacher ratios, with Pillager Elementary having the lowest ratio at 12.6, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly across the schools, with Central Lakes Adventure School having the highest rate at 72.5%, suggesting the schools may be serving very different student populations.