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Top 5 Best 56201 Minnesota Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,520 students in 56201, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in 56201, MN are Prairie Lakes Education Center, Swwc Elc - Willmar and Lake Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 56201 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56201, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56201 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Willmar Senior High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 56201, MN Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Willmar Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dream Technical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56201 Minnesota

56201, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2010)
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Willmar Voluntary Pre-k (Closed 2023)
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 56201, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in 56201, MN include Prairie Lakes Education Center, Swwc Elc - Willmar and Lake Park School.
How many public high schools are located in 56201?
8 public high schools are located in 56201.
What is the racial composition of students in 56201?
56201 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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