Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56653

The 56653 zip code is home to two schools - Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary and Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary - both part of the Littlefork-Big Falls School District. While the elementary school struggles with a 2-star rating and lower proficiency scores, the secondary school stands out as a strong performer, ranking 101 out of 450 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating.

Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary boasts a 84.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 4.4% dropout rate. In math, the high school's 11th-grade students outperform the state average, with 50% proficient or better compared to 34.96% statewide. Similarly, in reading, the school's 10th-grade students score 52.17% proficient or better, exceeding the Minnesota average of 51.26%. In contrast, the elementary school lags behind, with 38.33% proficient or better in math and 36.67% in reading across all grades.

While both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with over 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the stark difference in performance between the elementary and secondary schools suggests potential areas for improvement at the elementary level. The district-level ranking of 261 out of 446 also indicates room for growth across the Littlefork-Big Falls School District.