Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56515

Summary:

The 56515 zip code in Minnesota is home to two standout schools, Battle Lake Elementary and Battle Lake Secondary, which serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with both earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Battle Lake Elementary has been a standout performer, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Minnesota for the past three years. The school's students significantly outperform the state average in MCA-III Math and Reading proficiency across all grade levels, and it maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, providing a favorable learning environment. Similarly, Battle Lake Secondary has been ranked in the top 50 high schools in Minnesota for the past three years, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%.

The strong academic performance of these schools is reflected in their MCA-III proficiency rates, which are significantly higher than the state averages in both Math and Reading. Additionally, the schools' relatively low free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios may contribute to their success. Overall, Battle Lake Public School District has demonstrated a commitment to educational excellence, with its two standout schools serving as models for other districts and schools seeking to improve student outcomes.

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Battle Lake Elementary	Public	K-6	402 W Summit St	Battle Lake	56515	Otter Tail County	Battle Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 864-5217	230	19	12.2	31.7%	201 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	84.7	98^th of 872 public elementary schools	88.8%		86	79^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.0%	19	82.4	83.8	44.8	54.2				68.6	64.7	67.6	65.5	70.8				66.9	$10,997
Battle Lake Secondary	Public	7-12	402 W Summit St	Battle Lake	56515	Otter Tail County	Battle Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 864-5215	184	14	13.0	32.6%	159 (86.4%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.5%)	87.5	41^st of 450 public high schools	90.9%		84.6	48^th of 480 public high schools	90.0%	7					59.1	46.4	65.4	56.6					59.1	50.0	60.6	56.6	$12,379

Cities Near Zip Code 56515

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Battle Lake	0.43 mi	2	31^st
Underwood	7.54 mi	3	181^st
Henning	12.9 mi	2	166^th
Ashby	14.42 mi	2	151^st
Fergus Falls	16.79 mi	17	237^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.

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