Best Public Schools in Zip Code 56573

The schools in zip code 56573 include 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one regular and one alternative) serving the Perham-Dent Public School District. Overall, the data shows a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with the Prairie Wind Middle and Perham Senior High standing out as the top performers in the area.

Prairie Wind Middle is the highest-performing school, ranking 117 out of 545 Minnesota middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has strong test scores, with over 55% of students proficient in reading and nearly 40% in math. In contrast, Heart of the Lake Elementary has room for improvement, with a 2-star rating and test scores below the district and state averages, though it still shows reasonably solid results.

At the high school level, Perham Senior High performs very well, ranking 52 out of 480 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It has a high 92.8% 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores. However, the alternative Perham Area Learning Center lags behind, with much lower test scores, graduation rates, and a 1-star rating, suggesting a significant disparity in performance between the regular and alternative high schools.