Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56101

The 56101 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation, and a large percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rates.

Windom Area Elementary stands out as the strongest performing school in the area, with consistently high test scores in Math and Reading, and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it in the top half of Minnesota elementary schools. In contrast, the alternative schools, SWWC ELC - Windom and SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom, struggle with significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and overall performance compared to the traditional schools.

The data also reveals that Windom Senior High has improved its SchoolDigger ranking from 1 star to 3 stars over the past 3 years, now ranking in the top half of Minnesota high schools, with an impressive 94.4% four-year graduation rate. However, the school still lags behind the state average in Math and Reading proficiency. The high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at Windom Area Elementary and the alternative schools, suggest that the schools in this area serve a predominantly low-income student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these institutions.