Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55432

The 55432 zip code area is home to 16 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 7 high schools, spread across two school districts - Spring Lake Park Public Schools and Fridley Public School District. The standout schools in this area are Elementary Lighthouse, which is ranked 1st out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools, and Secondary Lighthouse, which has exceptional test scores across all grades.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lowest-performing schools in the area. For example, Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion has strong academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in Math, while schools like North Park School for Innovation and Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center struggle with significantly lower test scores. The data also suggests a potential correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, highlighting the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities.

The 55432 zip code area also includes several specialized schools, such as the Spanish Immersion program at Woodcrest Elementary and the virtual schools (SLP Schools Online Secondary and SLP Schools Online Elementary), which may be attracting families seeking alternative educational options. Additionally, the area has several alternative and area learning centers, such as Metro Heights Academy and Fridley Middle Area Learning Center, which serve students who may have struggled in traditional school settings.