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Best High Schools in Zip Code 56515

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At a glance

School

184

Students

5-star school

Top rankedBattle Lake Secondary41^st of 450 Minnesota high schools

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Biggest riser

Battle Lake Secondary up 7 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 56515 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, Battle Lake Secondary, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Battle Lake Public School District. This standout institution has consistently ranked among the top 10% of Minnesota high schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Battle Lake Secondary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outpacing state averages on MCA-III proficiency tests in Math, Reading, and Science. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% in 2023-2024 is also well above the state average. Despite serving a diverse student population, with over 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Battle Lake Secondary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, likely contributing to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.

Overall, Battle Lake Secondary stands out as a high-quality educational institution that is delivering exceptional outcomes for its students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. The school's consistent top rankings, outstanding test scores, and other key metrics make it a standout option for families in the 56515 zip code area.

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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 (2025)	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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.